Concerned Citizens of Ghana call for presidential intervention over Jonah Capital's treatment in Nigeria

The group's convener, Samuel A. Clark, stated at a press conference in Accra that Jonah Capital is facing persistent harassment from some Nigerian authorities. Clark called on the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to engage the Nigerian government to protect the company's investments and the welfare of Ghanaian workers. He noted that Jonah Capital had operated legally in Nigeria for years, and while challenges arose in 2025, interventions by the Nigerian government, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, helped restore calm.

However, new issues emerged about three weeks ago, with officials from Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration, accompanied by armed security personnel, allegedly entering River Park Estate in Abuja, a flagship investment of Jonah Capital. This action reportedly led to property destruction and intimidation of staff, residents, and customers. Clark highlighted that the matter is currently before an international arbitration panel and questioned the use of force given the ongoing judicial and arbitral considerations.

He also mentioned that Nigeria’s Attorney-General had previously found no basis for prosecuting forgery allegations against Jonah Capital officials, leading to the withdrawal of a criminal case by a High Court in Abuja in January. Despite t