The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Mr Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has issued a detailed rejoinder refuting recent allegations allegedly made against him by legal scholar Professor Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar).
The statement, released through his legal counsel, addresses claims of misconduct, extortion, and political abuse in connection with an ongoing criminal case involving Singaporean national Mr Toh You Kang.
Mr Moore denies all accusations, insists the matter is being handled lawfully by Ghana’s legal institutions, and calls on the public to remain calm and allow due process to run its course.
Read the full rejoinder below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 1st July 2025
Accra – Ghana
RE: RESPONSE TO PROF. KWEKU AZAR ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MR. EMMANUEL NII ASHIE MOORE — CALL FOR CALM AND RESPECT FOR LEGAL PROCESS.
The attention of Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore and his legal team has been drawn to a series of unfounded allegations circulating in sections of the media and public discourse, purporting to suggest misconduct, extortion, political abuse of state institutions, and human rights violations in connection with an ongoing criminal matter involving Mr. Toh You Kang, a Singaporean national.
We wish to unequivocally state the following:
1. Background to the Matter.- RCID/AR CASE R/O NO: 222/2025
In May 2025, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore lodged a formal complaint with the Greater Accra Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service against Mr. Toh You Kang, citing defrauding by false pretence. Following preliminary investigations, Mr. Kang was remanded in lawful custody and has remained on remand for the past five weeks.
Subsequently, a related complaint of stealing was filed with the Economic and Commercial Crime Office. Owing to the complexity and magnitude of the alleged fraud totaling over USD 5.8 million both dockets were recommended for consolidation and referred to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and prosecutorial determination.
This process was carried out in accordance with the laws of Ghana, devoid of interference or political influence.
2. Response to Key Allegations
a. No Receipt of USD 800,000 for ECG Contracts:
Mr. Moore never received $800,000 from Mr. Toh You Kang for purposes of securing contracts from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Rather, Mr. Kang misrepresented himself as a legitimate investor and defrauded Mr. Moore and his business partners.
b. No Coercion for Political Contributions:
Allegations that Mr. Moore solicited funds from Mr. Kang for political purposes, particularly in connection with the 2024 NDC campaign, are patently false. Fundraising efforts for the campaign were conducted transparently by ‘Monitor and Win’ committee to boost grassroots participation and reward hardworking party members.
c. No False Invitation or Assault:
Mr. Kang is a regular visitor to Ghana and was lawfully arrested based on the criminal complaint. There is no evidence of assault, extortion, or coercion during or after his arrest.
d. Legal Representation and Human Rights:
At all times, Mr. Kang has had access to multiple lawyers, has not been denied communication with family (and with his Mobile phone whilst in Police custody), and has been treated in full compliance with Ghanaian law and human rights standards.
e. False Image Circulation Claims:
Accusations that Mr. Moore circulated semi-nude images of Mr. Kang to extort his family are entirely false, malicious, and defamatory. Mr. Kang has been in lawful police custody throughout.
3. Institutional Integrity and the Rule of Law
As a senior political figure and respected entrepreneur, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore has demonstrated unwavering trust in Ghana’s legal institutions by submitting himself to due process and refraining from any self-help or political manipulation. He believes firmly that justice must be served through independent, lawful, and transparent mechanisms.
Ghana’s law enforcement agencies, including the Police and the Economic and Commercial Crime Office (CID), have handled this matter with professionalism, neutrality, and respect for legal thresholds. The Attorney General’s Department, the constitutionally mandated authority, now has carriage of the matter, and we await their considered advice and direction.
4. Political Neutrality and Investment Climate
Mr. Moore (a successful entrepreneur and politician) remains committed to safeguarding Ghana’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for genuine foreign investment. However, our institutions must not be used as sanctuaries for individuals who exploit diplomatic, commercial, or political goodwill to perpetrate financial crimes.
Allegations of political interference or state abuse serve only to undermine public confidence in our democracy and institutions, and we urge the public to treat such narratives with the skepticism they deserve.
5. Call for Calm and Due Process
No individual is above the law, and equally, no individual should be vilified or defamed without evidence. The matter involving Mr. Toh You Kang is now within the lawful domain of the Attorney General’s Department, and we call on all well-meaning Ghanaians to respect the process and refrain from politicizing what is clearly a commercial and criminal dispute.
6. Conclusion
We reiterate that, in Ghana, no individual is above the law, nor is any person beneath its protection. As officers of the court and custodians of our democracy, we urge the public and the media to uphold the sanctity of due process, resist sensationalism, and allow justice to take its natural course.
Let truth prevail, and let the institutions of our Republic function without interference or distortion.
We remain confident that justice will be served.
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Signed,
Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Esq.
Legal Counsel to Mr. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore
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