The Attorney-General’s Office has recommended that Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), face a charge of stealing over allegations that he carted away the luggage and personal effects of a Singaporean businessman while the man was in police custody.
According to a document sighted by Myjoyonline, the AG’s Office believes the evidence assembled in the case is strong enough to sustain a charge under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The document, which forms part of the investigation docket, draws on witness statements, CCTV footage captured at Fiesta Residences, and a cybercrime analysis report. It names Mr Ashie-Moore as the first suspect and asserts that the evidence points to him having removed the complainant’s belongings from the hotel during the period the businessman was held by police.
“Upon careful review of the entire docket, including the statements of the complainant, the 1st suspect, investigating officers, the CCTV footage from Fiesta Residences, and its accompanying cybercrime analysis report, it is my considered view that there is sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against the 1st suspect, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore,” the document states.
CCTV Footage Central to Case
Per the document, the security footage from Fiesta Residences corroborates claims that Mr Ashie-Moore, together with other yet-to-be-identified individuals, removed the luggage from the premises.
It also flags two intriguing questions: how the NDC regional chairman came into possession of the complainant’s medication, and how the businessman’s passport ended up being deposited at the High Court Registry.
The AG’s Office argues that these circumstances indicate Mr Ashie-Moore exercised control over the businessman’s property, supporting the inference that the belongings were dishonestly appropriated without any lawful justification.
On that basis, the office has directed investigators to formally charge Mr Ashie-Moore with stealing, take his caution statement, and transmit it to the AG’s office for prosecution.
“Your Special Investigation Unit (SIU) duplicate case docket with R.O. No.204/2025 is hereby retained for prosecution,” the document adds.
It is worth noting, however, that the recommendation is not a conviction, and the allegations remain subject to the relevant legal processes.
Background of the Dispute
The matter stems from complaints by Singaporean national Toh You Kang, who accused Mr Ashie-Moore of taking US$800,000 in connection with purported contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for the supply of electric cables.
In a human rights action filed at the High Court in 2025, Mr Kang claimed he parted with the money after Mr Ashie-Moore represented that he could facilitate the award of ECG contracts.
The businessman further accused the NDC regional chairman of breaching his fundamental rights, including through his alleged detention and the seizure of his personal belongings. These claims formed part of a broader legal battle between the two men.
For his part, Mr Ashie-Moore — speaking through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh — has denied collecting the US$800,000 and dismissed the allegations outright. His legal team has countered by accusing Mr Kang of defrauding Mr Ashie-Moore and his business partners.
The matter continues to traverse the courts, with all allegations remaining subject to the applicable legal processes.