The Integrity Youth Alliance, an organisation that has been monitoring developments within the Nigeria Police Force for over 15 years, has criticised Kojo Menshah and his associates for a misleading narration targeting the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
In response to the article titled “Outrage as police IG connives to steal Abuja’s River Park Estate from Ghanaian businessman”, National Coordinator Kelvin Adegbenga asserted that IGP Kayode Egbetokun is fully dedicated to professionalising the Nigeria Police and has no interest in unlawfully acquiring River Park Estate from its acclaimed owner, Kojo Mensha.
“Our thorough investigations reveal that Kojo Menshah and his associates provided false information to the Nigeria police, as we have supporting documentation,” he stated.
Adegbenga further indicated that there appears to be an improper influence on the panel that reviewed the various petitions, noting that Kojo Menshah initially claimed his signature was forged but later contradicted himself by stating that it was, in fact, authentic on the same document presented during the inquiry.
“The initial report seems to have been compromised, and we understand that the IGP Monitoring Unit was directed to reassess the findings. This is what Kojo Mensha and his partners are now referring to as a new investigation led by DCP Fakorede.”
He also pointed out that when the Nigeria Police summoned both parties for clarification, Kojo Menshah falsely told them he was in the United States, despite evidence indicating he was actually in Abuja. When asked to present his international passport to confirm his travel claims, Menshah reportedly sought a court injunction to prevent the police from questioning him or requiring the document.
Adegbenga emphasised that Kojo Menshah, who should face legal consequences for forgery and defamation, is instead using the media to disparage the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, alleging intimidation and harassment amidst the ongoing ownership dispute.
“Defamation and forgery are grave crimes in Nigeria with different charges and punishments. The maximum penalty for forgery is 14 years in prison. Publishing untrue claims that damage someone’s reputation is known as defamation, and it is punishable by up to a year in jail.
“We urge the Inspector General of Police to conduct a thorough investigation into Kojo Menshah for forgery and defamation, as his actions seem aimed at garnering undeserved sympathy from both Ghanaians and Nigerians,” the statement concluded.
