Ghanaian investors sue Police, EFCC, demand N200m for alleged harassment

DDM News

The developers of Abuja’s River Park Estate, Jonah Capital, and their Ghanaian partners have filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging harassment, intimidation, and violation of their fundamental rights.

According to Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), the investors filed suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1130/2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The plaintiffs, Samuel Jonah, Kojo Mensah, Victor Quainoo (Directors of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa), and their lawyer, Abu Arome, are demanding ₦200 million in exemplary damages.

Their legal action follows a series of petitions over ownership disputes concerning River Park Estate, which prompted the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to set up a Special Investigation Panel (SIP).

The SIP reportedly concluded its inquiry and submitted its findings to the IGP, who then directed the Commissioner of Police (Legal) to review the report for possible criminal elements.

However, the plaintiffs claim the panel’s report was never released to them despite multiple formal requests.

Instead, they allege that a new investigation was initiated by the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), apparently aimed at overriding the original SIP report.

According to the suit, the Ghanaian investors have since been subjected to constant harassment, repeated police invitations, and undue intimidation.

They further accuse EFCC operatives, particularly a senior officer in the FCT Zonal Command and another investigator, of unlawfully arresting and interrogating Kojo Mensah, CEO of Jonah Capital, for several days.

The plaintiffs argue that both the Police and EFCC have no legal grounds to reopen matters already addressed in binding agreements dating back to 2012.

They describe the ongoing actions as oppressive, unlawful, and a violation of their fundamental rights.

They are asking the court to grant a perpetual injunction restraining both agencies from further interference or harassment.

Additionally, they are seeking a court order compelling the immediate release of the SIP’s investigative report and the award of ₦200 million in damages.

The case is expected to test the limits of investigative authority and investor protection under Nigerian law.

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