The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing River Park Estate dispute in Abuja, urging both leaders to ensure that the matter is resolved through the courts rather than actions that could undermine the judicial process.
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The association made the appeal on Thursday after inspecting facilities belonging to Ghanaian investment company, JonahCapital, at River Park Estate, warning that continued developments surrounding the dispute could threaten the longstanding diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Ghana.
Speaking on behalf of the association, NAGHACON National President, Lukman Tetteh, and General Secretary, Edwards Domfe, maintained that the ownership dispute remains before a competent court and should be allowed to run its legal course without interference.
According to the delegation, it visited The Gallery Clubhouse, the estate gatehouse and other facilities owned by JonahCapital, where members claimed they observed damage and activities they believe have negatively affected the company's operations.
The association questioned why JonahCapital appeared to be the only business facing such actions within the estate while other companies continue to operate without similar challenges.
NAGHACON recalled that JonahCapital was previously investigated over allegations of forgery but was subsequently cleared by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
The group further noted that although the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had earlier recognised JonahCapital's interests under the Development Lease Agreement, the dispute resurfaced after the FCT Minister declared the agreement expired—a decision the company has challenged in court.
Insisting that the judiciary should be allowed to determine the matter, the association warned against any action that could prejudice the pending case.
"Let the courts decide the ownership dispute without interference," the association urged, adding that respect for the rule of law remains the best path to achieving justice for all parties involved.
NAGHACON also appealed to both Presidents Tinubu and Mahama to protect the strong bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Ghana by ensuring that legal processes are respected and that the rights of Ghanaian investors are safeguarded.
The association cautioned that unresolved disputes involving foreign investors, if not properly managed, could create avoidable diplomatic tensions, citing previous incidents in Africa where disagreements involving foreign nationals escalated into broader international concerns.
Its appeal follows a recent incident in which armed policemen reportedly attached to the Nigeria Police Force Counter Terrorism Unit escorted a group of men to The Gallery Clubhouse within River Park Estate. During the operation, part of the facility's entrance was allegedly excavated, an action JonahCapital has condemned as an unlawful invasion of its property.
The company has since demanded an independent investigation into the incident, maintaining that all issues relating to the estate should be resolved through the judicial system.
As legal proceedings continue over one of Abuja's largest residential estates, NAGHACON says preserving confidence in Nigeria's justice system and allowing the courts to determine the dispute remain essential to protecting foreign investments and sustaining the cordial relationship between Nigeria and Ghana.
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