A Ghanaian citizen, P.K. Sarpong, is chasing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to explain the delay in prosecuting the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC, Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, over an alleged theft involving a Singaporean national.
P.K. Sarpong, in a statement addressed to the IGP and the CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, noted that the Office of the Attorney-General had advised the police to charge Moore with stealing, but there had been no visible progress towards his prosecution.
The Ghanaian citizen questioned why the directive had not resulted in the suspect being brought before a court.
The dispute stems from claims by Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang, who alleges that he paid Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore US$800,000 in exchange for assistance in securing contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to supply electric cables.
In a case brought before the High Court in 2025, Kang accused the Greater Accra NDC Regional Chairman of making representations that he could facilitate the contracts. He further alleged that his rights were violated during the dispute, citing his reported detention and the removal of his personal belongings.
Ashie-Moore has rejected the accusations. Through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, he denied receiving the US$800,000 and maintained that the claims against him were unfounded. His legal representatives, in turn, accused Kang of defrauding Ashie-Moore and his business associates.
According to the Ghanaian citizen, the Attorney-General’s Department reviewed the case docket, numbered R.O. No. 204/2025, and allegedly found sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against Ashie-Moore, questioning the IGP and CID to explain the delay in prosecuting the NDC chairman.
Read his full statement below:
“The Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
Ghana Police Service Headquarters, Cantonments, Accra
The Director-General, Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
COP Faustina Agyeiwaa Kodua Yaako Donkor
CID Headquarters, P.O. Box 505, Accra
SUBJECT: INQUIRY AND DEMAND FOR ACTION REGARDING THE FAILURE TO PROSECUTE EMMANUEL NII ASHIE MOORE DESPITE THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DIRECTIVE
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally inquire about and express grave concern regarding the delay in the criminal prosecution of Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore (1st Suspect) in connection with the criminal complaint filed against him by Toh You Kang, a Singaporean national.
According to official records and correspondence from the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice (Ref: GR/PD/161/26, dated 16th March 2026), signed by Senior State Attorney Nana Ama A. Prempeh, a thorough review of the case docket (R.O. No. 204/2025) established sufficient evidence to support a charge of stealing against Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore pursuant to Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Furthermore, on 8th April 2026, the Legal/Registry unit of the CID Headquarters forwarded this advice (Ref: CID/AR.18/2026/89) to the Assistant Commissioner of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for strict compliance and execution.
Key Investigative Findings & Legal Advice Summary:
1. Unlawful Detention and Seizure of Property: The complainant, Toh You Kang, arrived in Ghana on 28th May 2025 for business discussions. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore confiscated the complainant’s Singaporean passport at Kotoka International Airport under the guise of facilitating VIP clearance and subsequently orchestrated the complainant’s detention at the Accra Central Police Station.
2. Removal of Personal Belongings:
While the complainant was in police custody, CCTV footage and records from Fiesta Residences, Cantonments, established that Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore checked the complainant out of his apartment/hotel room without authorisation and removed his personal belongings.
1. Stolen Items: The missing personal effects include a Singaporean passport, USD 10,000 in cash, designer luggage (Louis Vuitton duffle bag, Bugatti luggage), credit/debit cards, four mobile phones, an iPad, vehicle and house keys, clothing, and essential medication.
2. Attorney-General’s Explicit Advice: The Office of the Attorney-General explicitly advised the Police Service to obtain a charge statement for stealing from Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore and proceed with prosecution, noting that the SIU case docket had been retained for prosecution.
Outstanding Questions and Request for Clarification:
Despite the unambiguous directive from the Attorney-General’s Department issued in March 2026, there appears to be no visible progress in arraigning Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore before a court of competent jurisdiction. In light of the above, I respectfully request responses to the following:
1. Why has the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) not formally charged and prosecuted Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore as instructed by the Attorney-General?
2. What specific administrative or procedural bottlenecks have delayed compliance with the AG’s advice dated 16th March 2026?
3. What steps are being taken by the Ghana Police Service to ensure the recovery of the complainant’s stolen property and cash?
The public and international business community rely on the Ghana Police Service to uphold the rule of law without fear, favour, or undue delay. I trust you will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it demands.
I look forward to your prompt response and action.
P.K.Sarpong, Whispers from the Corridors of the Thinking Place.
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