Battle over River Park Estate: Police to prosecute 3 Ghanaians for forgery, impersonation

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday said it is ready to prosecute Ghanaian nationals identified as Samuel Esson Jonah, Kojo Mensah Ansah, and Victor Quainoo—and a Nigerian accomplice, Abu Arome for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated conspiracy to fraudulently assume control of JonahCapital Nigeria Limited and its interests in Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited and River Park Estate.

Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the decision to prosecute the three Ghanaians followed conclusion of investigation into the high-profile case of corporate fraud against them.

Olumuyiwa said at press briefing in Abuja that investigations by the police revealed that the three Ghanaians had illegally increased the company’s share capital and allocated 99 million shares to themselves using falsified documents and forged signatures.

The Police spokesperson added that the Ghanaians also falsely presented themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to facilitate their fraudulent activities.

Olumuyiwa, an Assistant Commissioner of Police also said contrary to claims in some media circles, the suspects have not been exonerated by any panel of the Nigeria Police.

He accused the Ghanaians of failure to honour multiple police, but instead resulted to launching smear campaigns against the person and office of the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the investigating officers, and also filing of baseless legal actions against the Police Force.

“The Ghanaian High Commission has been notified in line with diplomatic protocols and the Police Force will now proceed with prosecution of the suspects for offenses bothering on corporate fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and obstruction of justice.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to due process, transparency, and the protection of legitimate business interests. Foreign Investors are hereby encouraged to continually tap into the wide range of investment opportunities available in Nigeria, respect the rule of law, and promote diplomatic ties, as NPF has taken bold steps to ensure investments are always protected towards achieving economic growth and recovery.”