A group of Ghanaian businessmen behind Abuja’s River Park Estate have filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) and top officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The plaintiffs allege harassment, intimidation, and deliberate suppression of a police investigative report in a long-running land ownership dispute.
The dispute revolves around the ownership of River Park Estate in Abuja, with the Ghanaian businessmen claiming legitimate ownership and accusing the defendants of using their positions to undermine their rights. According to the plaintiffs, a police investigative report had cleared them of any wrongdoing, but the report has been suppressed to favor the opposing party.
The lawsuit highlights the plaintiffs’ claims of ongoing harassment and intimidation by the defendants, which they argue has hindered their ability to develop and manage the estate. The case has sparked concerns about the role of law enforcement agencies in land disputes and the potential for abuse of power.
The court is expected to determine the merits of the allegations and whether the defendants have indeed overstepped their authority in handling the land dispute. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the parties involved and for the broader issue of land ownership and dispute resolution in Abuja.