River Park Estate: Houses for Africa refutes Ogunmuyiwa’s Claims, calls for Verification of Information from CAC
In a press statement dated October 11, 2025, titled: “Rebuttal to Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa’s Purported Press Release of October 9, 2025,” the management of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited accused Ogunmuyiwa of fraudulently misrepresenting himself as a director and spokesman of the company, despite having allegedly resigned from both ownership and directorial roles years ago.
The controversy surrounding Abuja’s multi-billion-naira River Park Estate project has taken another dramatic turn, as Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited has issued a rebuttal disowning Dr. Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa, describing his recent public claims as “false, misleading, and malicious.”
“The attention of the Management and Board of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited has been drawn to a publication, purportedly issued by one Mr. Adeniran Olatokunbo Ogunmuyiwa,” the company stated.
“We wish to categorically state that the said publication does not represent the true state of affairs of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited.”
The company listed its legitimate directors as recorded with the Corporate Affairs Commission:
“For the avoidance of doubt, the directors of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited on the records of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are: a. Mr. Kojo Ansah Mensah b. Sir Samuel Esson Jonah c. Mr. Victor Quainoo and d. Mr. Jonah Nathaniel.”
It warned that “any other individual (such as Adeniran Olatokunbo Ogunmuyiwa) claiming directorship or authority to act on behalf of the company is doing so fraudulently.”
The statement clarified that Ogunmuyiwa’s initial involvement came through JonahCapital Nigeria Ltd, the original allotee of River Park Estate lands.
“Adeniran’s entry into Houses for Africa Nigeria happened through JonahCapital Nigeria Ltd,” the company explained.
“In 2007, Samuel Esson Jonah invited a U.S.-based investor — Houses for Africa Holdings Inc, USA — to invest in its operations. Consequently, Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited was incorporated on February 7, 2008.”
However, the company said Ogunmuyiwa voluntarily relinquished his shares and exited the company under a 2012 “Heads of Agreement,” with additional confirmation through a Special Resolution of April 9, 2013, and a signed resignation letter in 2017.
“By an agreement termed ‘Heads of Agreement between Samuel Esson Jonah, Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa, Houses for Africa Nigeria and JonahCapital Nigeria Ltd,’ dated the 1st of June 2012, and a Special Resolution dated 9th of April 2013, Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa voluntarily relinquished his 20% shares in Houses for Africa Nigeria,” the statement said.
“As part of his exit package, Adeniran was granted development rights over 94.8 hectares of land in River Park and an additional 45 hectares for settlement of company creditors. Despite these generous terms, Mr. Ogunmuyiwa failed to settle the company’s creditors, hence exposing our companies to avoidable lawsuits.”
Houses for Africa said Ogunmuyiwa’s resignation marked the end of his involvement:
“Following Adeniran’s resignation as evidenced by his Letter of Resignation in 2017 and his relinquishment of shares, he ceased to hold any interest — directorial or otherwise — in the company. It is therefore shocking that a person who has long ceased to have any official capacity now purports to issue statements or act on behalf of the company.”
The firm further asserted that Mr. Kojo Ansah Mensah has been the sole signatory to all corporate accounts in Zenith Bank, UBA, and Wema Bank since 2014.
“Mr. Mensah has been solely responsible for payment of salaries and statutory deductions for over 500 staff, remittance of pensions and taxes, payments to vendors — including Common Consultants Ltd, a firm promoted by Mr. Ogunmuyiwa himself — as well as the filing of CAC annual returns and building permit fees,” the company said.
Houses for Africa also accused Ogunmuyiwa and one Paul Odili of evading the press when confronted to substantiate their claims.
“Members of the press have made several attempts to obtain clarifications and documentary evidence from Mr. Adeniran Olatokunbo Ogunmuyiwa and Mr. Paul Odili. On every occasion, both individuals declined to speak, citing personal health excuses. Such evasive tactics are intended to avoid public scrutiny,” it alleged.
The firm also denounced Chief Anthony Aikunegbe Malik, SAN, for allegedly filing a lawsuit against the FCT Minister without authorization.
“We note with concern that Chief Anthony Aikunegbe Malik, SAN, is purporting to act on behalf of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited in a purported lawsuit against the Minister of the FCT.
For the record, neither the Board nor the legitimate directors of the company have authorised any such legal action or retained his services,” the company stated.
Houses for Africa challenged the lawyer to present proof of payment from its official accounts, warning that accepting payments from unrelated third parties could breach NBA’s Anti-Money Laundering Protocol.
“We challenge Chief Malik, SAN, to produce evidence that any payments he may have received as ‘legal fees’ emanated from the official accounts of Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited,” the company said.
In its conclusion, the company urged journalists and the public to verify any corporate claims through the Corporate Affairs Commission before publication.
“We urge all responsible media houses to verify corporate records through the CAC before publishing claims about company ownership, representation, or directorship,” the statement said.
The statement, signed by Arfufe, Company Secretary, on behalf of the board, attached several documents, including CAC filings, Ogunmuyiwa’s 2017 resignation letter, the 2012 Heads of Agreement, and bank statements evidencing transactions with Common Consultants Ltd, a firm linked to Ogunmuyiwa.
The fresh rebuttal comes just days after Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa issued a statement, accusing Kojo Mensah of "impersonation and alleged fraud" in connection with River Park Estate.
With both sides now publicly accusing each other of fraud and corporate sabotage, the already murky River Park Estate scandal has deepened, raising serious questions about ownership, control, and the authenticity of multiple legal claims filed in the company’s name.
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