A Singaporean businessman has filed a GH¢20 million lawsuit against Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore.
The politician has been accused of human rights violations and fraud related to a failed business venture.
The petitioner, Toh You Kang lodged the suit at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra, claiming that Ashie-Moore orchestrated a scheme that led to his unlawful detention, financial loss, and the seizure of his property.
The case, supported by a 66-paragraph affidavit, alleges that Mr Kang lost more than $2 million in a series of transactions facilitated by Ashie-Moore under the guise of securing contracts from Ghana’s state-run Electricity Company (ECG).
According to court documents, Mr Kang was introduced to Mr Ashie-Moore by a Chinese associate, Mrs Liang Liu Bing, with whom he had previously done business.
Ashie-Moore allegedly presented himself as a well-connected businessman capable of helping Kang access lucrative ECG contracts.
On that basis, Kang claims he was persuaded to pay $800,000 as an upfront commitment fee.
A portion of the money was reportedly collected in Singapore by an associate of Ashie-Moore known only as “Henry”.
The parties later established a company, NSG Innovation Limited, which they intended to use to execute the ECG contracts. However, Kang alleges that after the funds were paid, Mr Ashie-Moore became unresponsive.
Two months after communications ceased, Mr Kang says Mr Ashie-Moore resurfaced with proposals for new investments in Ghana’s oil and gas sector, without explaining the status of the original agreement.
NDC campaign
Kang further claims that Ashie-Moore requested an additional $1.5 million, purportedly to support the campaign of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and made references to former President John Dramani Mahama in WhatsApp exchanges.
Attached as evidence in the court filing are screenshots of alleged messages between the two, including offers of phone conversations with influential political figures to boost investor confidence.
Arrest
The legal action alleges that Mr Kang was lured to Ghana for a business trip from 28 to 30 May 2025.
Upon arrival, he says he was detained by armed men believed to be working for Mr Ashie-Moore, who allegedly demanded an additional $3 million through his associate, Mrs Liang.
Kang claims he was stripped of his mobile phones and money, and was later arrested and denied bail by the Dansoman Circuit Court.
While in police custody, Ashie-Moore is said to have sent photos of Kang’s detention to his brother abroad, demanding ransom for his release.
The Singaporean businessman turned to his country’s embassy in Ghana, which intervened and supported him in taking legal steps.
Reliefs
Mr Kang is asking the court to order the return of the $800,000 he says was paid under false pretenses, as well as GH¢20 million in compensation for the alleged violations of his rights and financial losses.
The case, filed under the constitution’s Article 33 and Order 67 of Ghana’s Civil Procedure Rules, has attracted attention due to its political implications and cross-border nature.
Mr Ashie-Moore is yet to go public on the matter.
Source: Asaaseradio.com
