Singaporean Businessman Sues NDC's Greater Accra Regional Chairman for GH¢20 Million
- A Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, has filed a GH¢20 million lawsuit against Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore
- Kang claimed Ashie-Moore posed as a businessman, tricking him into paying an $800,000 contract 'commitment fee'
- The High Court has ordered Ashie-Moore to return Kang's properties, with the Singaporean on an immigration stop list
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A Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, has reportedly filed a GH¢20 million lawsuit against Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to a report by 3news, Toh Kang is suing Ashie-Moore for allegedly violating his human rights and committing fraud related to a failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contract worth over $2 million.
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In court documents, he alleged that Ashie-Moore posed as a well-connected businessman capable of securing lucrative contracts from ECG, convincing Kang to pay an $800,000 'commitment fee' for a phantom contract.
Kang further claimed that Ashie-Moore demanded an additional $1.5 million, purportedly to support the NDC's 2024 political campaign.
He also stated that the politician referenced President John Mahama, then a presidential candidate, in WhatsApp messages to prove his credibility.
Their relationship soured when Ashie-Moore allegedly lured Kang to Ghana in May 2025 and had him detained by armed men.
The Singaporean businessman explained that he was stripped of his assets and arrested.
Consequently, he said Ashie-Moore and his armed men demanded a ransom of $3 million from his family, but the Singaporean Embassy intervened to facilitate his release and subsequent legal action.
Read the post about the legal battle below:
Key issues between Toh Kang and Ashie-Moore
Below are key issues between the Singaporean businessman and Ashie-Moore:
- Lawsuit: Kang is seeking the return of the $800,000 paid under alleged false pretenses and GH¢20 million in damages for human rights violations, financial losses, and reputational harm.
- Court order: The High Court recently ordered Ashie-Moore to return all properties belonging to Kang by September 5, 2025, and quashed ongoing criminal proceedings against the businessman.
- Immigration stop list: The Ghana Immigration Service has placed Kang on the national stop list, preventing him from entering or exiting Ghana through any official port of entry amid allegations of fraud and potential criminal prosecution.
- Business Dispute: Ashie-Moore has issued a public notice dissociating himself from Kang, citing serious allegations of financial misconduct and fraud in their business dealings.
Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore is a renowned Ghanaian politician and former Member of Parliament for the Adenta Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.
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NDC chairman enstooled as a chief
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the NDC Chairman was enstooled as the 'Chief Warrior' of the Otublohum State. After his installation, Johnson Asiedu Nketia was given the stool name Nii Otanka Okaija Akraman.
According to the traditional leaders of Otublohum State, the senior ruling party politician was granted the chieftaincy title due to his leadership qualities, resilience, and contributions to national development.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
