The Attorney-General’s Office has advised investigators to initiate criminal proceedings against Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, over the alleged unlawful removal of personal belongings belonging to Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang.
The recommendation, contained in a review of the investigation docket, follows an assessment of witness statements, CCTV recordings from Fiesta Residences and a cybercrime analysis report submitted to the Attorney-General’s Office.
According to the legal advice, the available evidence provides sufficient grounds to charge Mr Ashie-Moore with stealing under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The Attorney-General’s Office indicated that footage retrieved from Fiesta Residences allegedly supports claims that Mr Ashie-Moore, together with other unidentified individuals, removed the businessman’s luggage and personal effects from the hotel.
Investigators were also asked to clarify the circumstances under which the NDC regional chairman allegedly came into possession of the complainant’s medication and how his passport ended up at the High Court Registry.
The office said the circumstances surrounding the alleged possession and movement of the businessman’s belongings raised questions about whether the items had been dishonestly taken without lawful justification.
In its assessment, the Attorney-General’s Office stated that its conclusion followed a comprehensive examination of the complainant’s account, the statement of the first suspect, investigators’ statements, CCTV footage and the accompanying cybercrime analysis.
It subsequently directed investigators to charge Mr Ashie-Moore with stealing, obtain his formal charge statement and forward the relevant documentation to the Law Office for prosecution.
The advice further disclosed that the Special Investigation Unit’s duplicate case docket, referenced 204/2025, had been retained for prosecution.
The development marks a significant step in the investigation, although the recommendation to prosecute does not amount to a finding of guilt. Mr Ashie-Moore remains entitled to due process, and the allegations must be determined through the appropriate legal proceedings.
US$800,000 ECG Contract Dispute Behind Case
The alleged theft forms part of a broader dispute between Mr Ashie-Moore and Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who has accused the NDC regional chairman of taking US$800,000 in connection with purported contracts involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
In a human rights action filed at the High Court in 2025, Mr Kang alleged that he handed over the money after Mr Ashie-Moore represented that he could facilitate contracts for the supply of electric cables to ECG.
The businessman also raised allegations concerning his treatment, including claims of detention and the seizure of his personal belongings. These claims formed part of the wider legal confrontation between the two parties.
Mr Ashie-Moore has, however, denied receiving the US$800,000 and rejected the accusations levelled against him.
Through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, the NDC regional chairman has challenged the businessman’s account, with his legal team instead accusing Mr Kang of defrauding Mr Ashie-Moore and his business partners.
The competing allegations have placed the dispute before the relevant legal processes, with the Attorney-General’s recommendation concerning the alleged theft representing a distinct aspect of the matter.
The outcome of any prosecution will depend on the evidence presented and the determination of the competent court.
