The ownership dispute surrounding River Park Estate remains unresolved, as Nigerian investor Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has not been neutral in handling the matter.
Allegations of Partiality
In a statement issued on Sunday, Ogunmuyiwa, who claims ownership of Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited (JCNL), said the minister appeared to favour a group of Ghanaian interests allegedly led by Kojo Mensah.
According to Ogunmuyiwa, the minister’s actions and public comments raise concerns about impartiality in a dispute that has significant legal and commercial implications.
“Minister Wike may not have been as neutral and unbiased as he claimed,” Ogunmuyiwa stated, questioning the minister’s role in the matter.
Questions Over Minister’s Role
Ogunmuyiwa further argued that, as a trained lawyer, the FCT minister is expected to uphold fairness and due process.
“For a minister who is also a trained lawyer, these actions raise a fundamental question: is the FCT minister acting as an impartial umpire or as an interested party?” he asked.
Conflicting Claims on Ownership
The investor recalled that on September 18, 2025, Wike reportedly stated during a live national television broadcast that Ghanaian businessman Sam Esson Jonah was the owner and controller of JCNL, the company with development rights over the 500-hectare River Park Estate in Abuja.
However, Ogunmuyiwa maintained that the minister’s public assertion contradicts records and findings by several Nigerian authorities, including the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Nigeria Police Force, as well as reports from a committee reportedly constituted by the minister to examine the dispute.
Calls for Transparency
The River Park Estate ownership issue has continued to attract public attention, with stakeholders urging transparency, adherence to official records, and respect for due process in resolving the matter.
As of the time of this report, the FCT Administration has not issued a fresh public response to the latest claims, and the dispute remains subject to ongoing legal and administrative review.
