Ghanaian industrialist Sam Jonah, who is the majority shareholder of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited, has formally petitioned the Foreign Minister of Ghana regarding recent actions taken by the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) that he claims have affected his ownership interests in the companies.
The matter involves ongoing disputes surrounding River Park Estate, a large residential development in Abuja. According to Jonah’s petition, which was dated 13th December 2025, issues emerged several years ago over the management of the estate, including questions about land allocation, approvals, and engagement with third-party agents.
JonahCapital Nigeria Limited was established in 2006 with the goal of developing mass housing in Nigeria. Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited was later incorporated with the participation of international investors. Over time, ownership interests in the companies have changed, including the acquisition of shares by Sam Jonah and agreements with partners concerning portions of the estate.
The petition highlights concerns regarding activities by an agent reportedly engaged by one of the companies to facilitate certain approvals and developments. Sam Jonah’s submission to the Foreign Minister describes alleged misrepresentations concerning ownership and development rights, as well as questions about administrative actions taken by the CAC.
Jonah’s petition requests diplomatic engagement and support, including urging the Nigerian Attorney General to review relevant reports, seeking reversal of administrative actions that could affect ownership or development rights, alerting ECOWAS regarding regional investment protections, and engaging the Nigerian government through the appropriate ministry overseeing corporate affairs.
The petition also references ongoing investigations by Nigerian authorities into competing claims related to the estate, and notes that court proceedings are currently underway to address disputes over company filings and land allocations.
Sam Jonah emphasizes that his submission aims to protect the interests of Ghanaian investors in Nigeria while ensuring that all actions are consistent with applicable law and that the legal processes remain respected.
