The Africa Prosperity Network (APN), organisers of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), has filed a lawsuit against Sankofa Advisory Group and Paul Sinclair, the owner of Africa Oil Week (AOW), over claims of unpaid service fees and breach of contract.
According to APN, Sankofa Advisory Group owes $300,000 for services rendered in Ghana, in addition to exploiting the organisation’s reputation and resources for the benefit of Africa Oil Week. The case also alleges that the partnership was terminated in bad faith, leaving APN with financial and reputational losses.
The dispute stems from a partnership agreement signed in July 2024. APN and Sankofa Advisory Group had agreed to collaborate on relocating Africa Oil Week from Cape Town, South Africa, to Accra, Ghana, while also working together on Africa Mining Week. Under the deal, Sankofa was expected to support APN’s flagship event, the Africa Prosperity Dialogues.
However, APN claims Sankofa Advisory Group failed to meet its obligations. The lawsuit states that in May 2025, the group unilaterally terminated the partnership and falsely informed APN that senior Ghanaian government officials had pressured Paul Sinclair to sever ties.
In its filing, APN is demanding not only the $300,000 in unpaid service fees but also interest on the amount from May 2025 until settlement, 50 percent of sponsorship revenues from partners introduced by APN, general damages for breach of contract, and solicitor’s costs.
Founded as a non-profit organisation, APN is dedicated to advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 by promoting prosperity and economic integration across the continent. Through the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, it brings together African leaders, civil society, and academia to create actionable policies and bankable projects that drive sustainable growth.