Sir Sam Jonah takes Nigeria to international arbitration over $500m land dispute

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God will elevate Nigeria 2 days ago

Sam Jonah is right in every sense because this Tinubu regime are bullying other tribes and educated Nigerians in other for them to take over the nation. Sam Jonah is another victim just like the Igbos who have had their legit ...
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Sam Jonah is right in every sense because this Tinubu regime are bullying other tribes and educated Nigerians in other for them to take over the nation. Sam Jonah is another victim just like the Igbos who have had their legitimate properties and rights confiscated since the drug Lord became President by hook and crook.
Please save me my fellow Ghanaians,i'm a 28 years old Ghanaian lady that was scammed by some Nigerians, i'm currently serving a 2 years jail term in a Nigerian prison,i can be reached on WhatsApp via +2348140725576 to explain what happened 2 days ago

it all started few years ago when i received a facebook message that a travel agency in Nigeria was recruiting Ghanaians and Nigerians for jobs in Canada, i sold everything i had and borrowed money from a lot of people and ke ...
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it all started few years ago when i received a facebook message that a travel agency in Nigeria was recruiting Ghanaians and Nigerians for jobs in Canada, i sold everything i had and borrowed money from a lot of people and kept sending them money for the travel to Canada, when i ran out of money to send to them, they invited me to Nigeria that my visa is ready, when i got to Lagos Nigeria they took the remaining money i had on me and seized my phone and refused to give me my passport that i posted to them earlier from Ghana, i was left stranded and resorted to sleeping under a bridge with some other homeless people and was begging people during the day for help to go back to Ghana, police raided the place i was squatting after some days and arrested everybody there, they took us to court because hard drugs and guns were found on some prostitutes and thugs squatting there, i was sentenced to 2 years in prison because i had no lawyer to defend me, i will finish serving my sentence in 3 months time and sent back to Ghana, my fellow Ghanaians please i need help of any amount of money so i can eat and treat myself, i have been sick and i have not eaten good food for sometime now, i don't want to die now my freedom date is near, no amount of money is too small to help me with, i will appreciate any amount of money sent to me and God will bless and reward the sender abundantly, i can work for the sender when i return to Ghana in 3 months time to pay back, we manage to use smuggled phones here to beg people through facebook and other social media platforms, this is how most prisoners here survive because we are very desperate, the situation here is so terrible, horrible and pathetic, infact we are in hellfire here, people die everyday here from starvation and minor illnesses like malaria and ulcer, please i need help urgently, i need to eat good food and buy malaria drugs to treat myself, the food they give us here is small portions of watery beans and jollof rice that can't satisfy a child, when an inmate is sick here and doesn't have money to buy medication, the prison warders will ignore you until you die or recover without taken medication, they may only give you paracetamol and antibiotics if you cry too much, but if you have money, the prison warders can buy for you good food and medicines from outside, i can be reached on WhatsApp via +2348140725576, this is my cellmate's number, some warders smuggle in phone for people here if you bribe them, i don't have a phone, when you chat, tell her you want to chat with Sandra so she can give the phone to me, please help make my story go viral so i can get help by posting my story and my cellmate's WhatsApp number: +2348140725576 on facebook and WhatsApp groups, please i need help, i'm suffering a lot here.

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Great one 2 days ago

Will Ghana be able to sell 5 hectars of land to a Nigerian? in any case, it's a waste of time because the lease given in 2007 has long expired seeing that the purpose was not met.

The FCDA is not Nigeria, it is the federal ...
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Will Ghana be able to sell 5 hectars of land to a Nigerian? in any case, it's a waste of time because the lease given in 2007 has long expired seeing that the purpose was not met.

The FCDA is not Nigeria, it is the federal capital development authority, they own lands in Abuja
Your abuse back to you in droves 2 days ago

You mean the Nigerian authorities sold 5acre land to him as fraud? It is not about Ghana selling land to a Nigerian- it is about fraud. If they had issues with selling a 5acre land to him (Ghanaian) they should have not done ...
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You mean the Nigerian authorities sold 5acre land to him as fraud? It is not about Ghana selling land to a Nigerian- it is about fraud. If they had issues with selling a 5acre land to him (Ghanaian) they should have not done it in the first place- not take his money and not honour. Stick to the issue- ok?
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Do you have any clue how many acres of land the Igbo king owns in Ghana??? and he didn't even pay the right amount for it.

Do you have any clue how many acres of land the Igbo king owns in Ghana??? and he didn't even pay the right amount for it.
Nii Adjei Sowa 1 day ago

It's not true. The Igbo King proposed buying land for his community's development, and some of us who were opposed to it kicked against it. Do you think they won't find ways to reciprocate? It's a pity that innocent Ghanaians ...
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It's not true. The Igbo King proposed buying land for his community's development, and some of us who were opposed to it kicked against it. Do you think they won't find ways to reciprocate? It's a pity that innocent Ghanaians with business acumen will be the ones who suffer from our actions and inaction. We are in a global world; if you don't respect them, don't expect them to keep quiet. Sir Jonah knows the problem, hence he approaches the ICC for intervention. Just imagine if the Igbo King had taken Ghana to the ICC? Let's learn to respect others' rights for peace to reign.
Nii Adjei Sowa 1 day ago

Nigerian authorities don't sell land; he bought from an individual, and the regulator only regularised it, just like the land commission and TDC in Ghana. Are aware of many Nigerian businesses, i.e., clubs, hostels, churches, ...
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Nigerian authorities don't sell land; he bought from an individual, and the regulator only regularised it, just like the land commission and TDC in Ghana. Are aware of many Nigerian businesses, i.e., clubs, hostels, churches, just to mention a few, that have been mischievously and dubiously taken from them here in Ghana. I do help them file their taxes, and I know what some Nigerian business owners are going through here. Until we are ready to accommodate and accept competition, people will always retaliate.
The orangutan state 1 day ago

Nigeria ,s land space is massive as compared to Ghana hence ghana can not

Nigeria ,s land space is massive as compared to Ghana hence ghana can not
Marquis 2 days ago

Wonder why he didn't bring this investment home to Ghana

Wonder why he didn't bring this investment home to Ghana
NANA YAW 2 days ago

hmmmmmmmmm

hmmmmmmmmm

C.q 2 days ago

Good question! The reason why Oboasi enclave is so underdeveloped is because of people like him who only enriched themselves and left the people poor. Oboasi sits on gold but begs for brass. Poor roads, water supply, you name ...
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Good question! The reason why Oboasi enclave is so underdeveloped is because of people like him who only enriched themselves and left the people poor. Oboasi sits on gold but begs for brass. Poor roads, water supply, you name it. He could have invested that money in Ghana but instead he chose Naija. Serves him right.
Andrew - 1 day ago

well blame the govenrment especially the Rawlings government.

well blame the govenrment especially the Rawlings government.
Andrew - 1 day ago

He actually has a lot of investment in Ghana as well.

He actually has a lot of investment in Ghana as well.
Pogas 1 day ago

Ask some for me !!!

Ask some for me !!!
Nii Adjei Sowa 1 day ago

How many Ghanaians have the money to occupy or purchase such properties? Visit Abuja and see the estate. Business minds don't think locally; they think globally. What Sir Jonah is facing there is a result of how we treat them ...
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How many Ghanaians have the money to occupy or purchase such properties? Visit Abuja and see the estate. Business minds don't think locally; they think globally. What Sir Jonah is facing there is a result of how we treat them in Ghana. We started it, 501 acres of land is too large for a foreigner, we can't accept it, and we even opened their eyes to see that foreigners can't own landed properties in our land. Hassan Ayariga publicly said it.
Truth stands 1 day ago

Well said marquis, why did he bring this whole investment to Ghana? May be he has something to hide. Now you're in a whole mess.

Well said marquis, why did he bring this whole investment to Ghana? May be he has something to hide. Now you're in a whole mess.
HAPPY DAYS 2 days ago

Sir Sam you're smarter than this,this is an avoidable problem,why Nigeria which has billionaires with wealth that makes your money their pocket change,when Ghana where you made your money from also suffers from shortage in ho ...
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Sir Sam you're smarter than this,this is an avoidable problem,why Nigeria which has billionaires with wealth that makes your money their pocket change,when Ghana where you made your money from also suffers from shortage in housing stock.You may go and tell President Mahama to intercede on your behave with President Tinubu.
Ash 2 days ago

Bro. Sam, why in Nigeria when your own country has been begging for such investment?
I don't understand you anyway.

Bro. Sam, why in Nigeria when your own country has been begging for such investment?
I don't understand you anyway.
Your abuse back to you in droves 2 days ago

A lesson for all Ghanaians investing in Nigeria. Mr Jonah- lands for investment finished in Gh?

A lesson for all Ghanaians investing in Nigeria. Mr Jonah- lands for investment finished in Gh?
Kennedy Agyepong 2 days ago

Sam Jonah sold the then Obuasi Goldfields to Ashanti Goldfields.Why didn't he invest the money in Ghana like Trasacco

Sam Jonah sold the then Obuasi Goldfields to Ashanti Goldfields.Why didn't he invest the money in Ghana like Trasacco

Jack Sparrow 2 days ago

Karma u poison the white general manager at abuasi goldfield nd became a manager just to steal nd later collapse that mine u think nobody will see ur days are numbered

Karma u poison the white general manager at abuasi goldfield nd became a manager just to steal nd later collapse that mine u think nobody will see ur days are numbered
Kwame not Quame 2 days ago

Looting our Gold to develop Nigeria. Koo Obibini. Praying for judgment in favor of Alata country

Looting our Gold to develop Nigeria. Koo Obibini. Praying for judgment in favor of Alata country
Kwame not Quame 2 days ago

Looting our Gold to develop Nigeria. Koo Obibini. Praying for judgment in favor of Alata country

Looting our Gold to develop Nigeria. Koo Obibini. Praying for judgment in favor of Alata country
God will elevate Nigeria 2 days ago

Are you kidding me what a myopic twat, have you traveled outside Ghana before making this Amateurish statement along some gullible people here. I am not in support of this development suffered by Mr Sam but a lot of you shoul ...
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Are you kidding me what a myopic twat, have you traveled outside Ghana before making this Amateurish statement along some gullible people here. I am not in support of this development suffered by Mr Sam but a lot of you should not use it as leverage to making myopic statements. Under a better government Sam Jonah will not suffer this fate. But on the Business side you people lack understanding and must be educated. No wonder a lot of you lack money!
Jimi 1 day ago

You mean 419 money?

You mean 419 money?
God will elevate Nigeria 1 day ago

Shallow mind will keep you small if all you think is 419 money? Excuses to keep you kelewele Girl Friend.

Shallow mind will keep you small if all you think is 419 money? Excuses to keep you kelewele Girl Friend.
Dan 2 days ago

With such money, I will focus on Ghana and Europe investments.

With such money, I will focus on Ghana and Europe investments.
Busumbru 2 days ago

Only a stupid Ghanaian will do such investment in Nigeria.

Only a stupid Ghanaian will do such investment in Nigeria.
Adjei 1 day ago

Ultimately the right thing to do. However believe the Nigerian Government could have done better in resolving this sue before now.

Ultimately the right thing to do. However believe the Nigerian Government could have done better in resolving this sue before now.
We Are Tired 1 day ago

And this is sports news?

And this is sports news?

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you see the non-sense these Nigerians are doing and yet Mahama keeps allowing their criminal enterprises in Ghana to continue to flourish. Mahama you better sit up ooo, don't take money from these people and protect them beca ...
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you see the non-sense these Nigerians are doing and yet Mahama keeps allowing their criminal enterprises in Ghana to continue to flourish. Mahama you better sit up ooo, don't take money from these people and protect them because 99% of their population are all criminals
God will elevate Nigeria 1 day ago

You self know you’re a liar. Your excuses will end in your doorstep and hope nobody sees you as an example to follow less they remain small in life Nigeria aside.

You self know you’re a liar. Your excuses will end in your doorstep and hope nobody sees you as an example to follow less they remain small in life Nigeria aside.
How did Sam Jonah become a billionaire 1 day ago

All these thieves are shielded by the most corrupt party in Africa, the NDC

All these thieves are shielded by the most corrupt party in Africa, the NDC
Bad_fa 1 day ago

How much did he Sam Jonah invest in Obuasi where he run the show for close to 2 decades?
Local Blacks are Africans problem not any white man.
They loot so much & put its own people in hardcore/endless poverty.
But they alw ...
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How much did he Sam Jonah invest in Obuasi where he run the show for close to 2 decades?
Local Blacks are Africans problem not any white man.
They loot so much & put its own people in hardcore/endless poverty.
But they always forget God is God.
Now you’re crying remember everything shall pass.
Ofori Atta in the near future will cry like this same man.
Abotsi 1 day ago

Jonah is yet to feel the heat. Ashantigold money safely in Nigeria.

Jonah is yet to feel the heat. Ashantigold money safely in Nigeria.
kuukua 1 day ago

It serves him right, his apartments in ghana are nothing to talk about. Low standard yet very expensive. I pray he keeps on losing because he is taking some people for granted. na God punish am

It serves him right, his apartments in ghana are nothing to talk about. Low standard yet very expensive. I pray he keeps on losing because he is taking some people for granted. na God punish am
William Otonte 1 day ago

Sir Sam, should know better. In black Africa you do not put heavy investments into a country that is not yours, you only invest what you can afford to lose. Reason: many of the institutions in black Africa are run by uncivili ...
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Sir Sam, should know better. In black Africa you do not put heavy investments into a country that is not yours, you only invest what you can afford to lose. Reason: many of the institutions in black Africa are run by uncivilized people who have been to school but have not been transformed into civilized people, they still operate with a terrible level of primitivity and hearts of wickedness. Even in Nigeria, rich Nigerians from the diaspora have lost millions if not billions of dollars trying to invest in their home country, Nigeria. That was the story of the guy who built a beautiful beach resort in Lagos only for the government to tear it down overnight to construct a road. That is black Africa for you! Let’s not forget the South African xenophobic genocidal attack against their own black African brothers and sister who liberated them from apartheid. Their reward is killing and destroying the investments of their African brothers and sisters. It is the same thing with Nigerian traders in Ghana who invested millions of dollars in heir shops but were evicted by Ghanaian authorities even in the face of valid government permits and valid tenancy agreements issued by Ghanaians to them for which they paid good money. Same thing in Angola. So, wisdom is, don’t invest heavily in black Africa if it is not your country, only invest what you can afford to lose. That is black Africa for you, they have hearts of darkness, that is their fault line.
Yaaaa 1 day ago

500 milliin dollars? Invested where? Nigeria? In housing? Is he a Ghanaian? Did he make the money working in Ghana? No land in Ghana? Ayooooo , We wish him well

500 milliin dollars? Invested where? Nigeria? In housing? Is he a Ghanaian? Did he make the money working in Ghana? No land in Ghana? Ayooooo , We wish him well
Great one 1 day ago

There you have it, he applied and was given land in 2007 for development of mass housing for low income families, this agreement wasn't fulfilled as over the years, parts of the land was being sold for other purposes which al ...
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There you have it, he applied and was given land in 2007 for development of mass housing for low income families, this agreement wasn't fulfilled as over the years, parts of the land was being sold for other purposes which altered the master plan

After several years of not meeting the requirements, the Federal Capital Development Authority who are the owners of the land revoked the lease as they did to many others, Jonah capital is only one of the many other such revocations so how is this now being regarded as something else, is it because he's Ghanaian?

The FCT minister has a mantra which is agreement is agreement, if you sign an agreement, make sure you keep it, don't enter into an agreement you don't intend to keep, Ghanaians have problems with keeping to agreements
Democrazy 1 day ago

Sir, you made a mistake for investing in Nigeria. You could invest this huge money in Dubai or Saudi Arabia. To invest in Nigeria is a mistake.

Sir, you made a mistake for investing in Nigeria. You could invest this huge money in Dubai or Saudi Arabia. To invest in Nigeria is a mistake.
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

@To In/Vest In Nigeria Is A Mistake/ Noted

@To In/Vest In Nigeria Is A Mistake/ Noted
Joe 1 day ago

You see Sam.
You're supporting the grabbing by John Dramani Mahama

You see Sam.
You're supporting the grabbing by John Dramani Mahama
Odewale 1 day ago

Wicked man ! You have amassed wealth in Ghana and stashed it in other countries to the detriment of Ghanaians

Wicked man ! You have amassed wealth in Ghana and stashed it in other countries to the detriment of Ghanaians
NDC NPP SAME DEVILy 1 day ago

A murderer fears a sword. U stole all the AGC gold and ran to nigeria . Karma is real wai!

A murderer fears a sword. U stole all the AGC gold and ran to nigeria . Karma is real wai!
Fatcobra 1 day ago

Next time you will learn to invest in your own country Mr Jonah. What were you thinking for you to have thought Nigeria, a country cursed by corruption is better than your Ghana where you are feted like a king. How you wish l ...
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Next time you will learn to invest in your own country Mr Jonah. What were you thinking for you to have thought Nigeria, a country cursed by corruption is better than your Ghana where you are feted like a king. How you wish lawyer technicalities tsatsu tsikata could use his imposing influence on the weak justices of our weak supreme court to get your properties back.
Joe 1 day ago

Another criminal why are you investing in Nigeria?

Another criminal why are you investing in Nigeria?
Look at Nonsense!!! SAM jonah is a Crook! 1 day ago

He think we dont know how he and Ibrahim are cooking crooked deals all over the place! He should wait mahama will go

He think we dont know how he and Ibrahim are cooking crooked deals all over the place! He should wait mahama will go
eric 19 hours ago

Ghana is a good place to invest, now see

Ghana is a good place to invest, now see
eric 19 hours ago

Wrong investment at wrong country

Wrong investment at wrong country

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