A commercial dispute in Nigeria involving a Ghanaian firm, River Park Estate in the Nigerian Capital, Abuja, owned by Dr Sam Jonah, threatens to strain an important economic tie between the two West African nations, prompting calls for urgent intervention and stakeholder advocacy.

The case, which is currently before a Nigerian court, has raised huge concerns within Ghana’s investment community. Allegations of actions affecting the business despite ongoing litigation have fueled apprehension about judicial process and institutional conduct.

“This moment calls for decisive engagement by the Government of Ghana. There is a clear responsibility to protect the interests of its businesses operating abroad, particularly where credible concerns arise about fairness and due process. This is not confrontation, but a protection of Ghana’s investment credibility,” said analyst Yaw Barima

Mr. Barima stressed that the stable legal environment in Ghana has long been a foundation for Nigerian business success in the country.

“Nigerian enterprises have thrived here because property rights are respected and contracts are enforced. That goodwill, however, is not inexhaustible.”

He argues that Nigerian businesses operating in Ghana now have an important role to play. “They must not remain silent; they are uniquely positioned to act as responsible stakeholders by urging their own government to ensure restraint and respect for court processes. Silence risks allowing perceptions of injustice to harden,” Mr. Barima said.

The analyst warns that the consequences of inaction could extend far beyond a single legal case.

“Unchecked perceptions can shape public sentiment, influence regulation, and strain bilateral economic relations. Ghana and Nigeria are too interdependent to allow a single dispute to escalate,” he said.

According to Mr. Barima, the issue is a matter of mutual interest and pragmatic economics. He added that when justice appears selective, commerce becomes fragile. The lesson is clear; justice administered at home carries consequences abroad.