- The Accra High Court has ordered NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman, Ashie Moore, to return all properties seized from Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang by close of day, September 5, 2025.
- The ruling also quashed criminal proceedings against Kang at the Dansoman Circuit Court, marking a major turn in a case involving alleged political donations, multi-million-dollar ECG contracts, and accusations of extortion and fraud.
In a dramatic ruling delivered on September 4, 2025, Justice John Eugene Nyante Nyadu of the Accra High Court ordered NDC Regional Chairman Ashie Moore to return all properties seized from Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang. The court also quashed criminal proceedings against Kang at the Dansoman Circuit Court, describing the earlier ruling as unlawful and barring any further action in that jurisdiction.
The case has gripped public attention, with allegations of political donations, failed ECG contracts, and unlawful detention. Kang claims he was introduced to Moore through a Chinese associate while seeking to enter Ghana’s electric cable market. According to court filings, Moore allegedly solicited $800,000 from Kang in exchange for ECG contracts, followed by an additional $1.5 million for political campaign support.
Kang’s affidavit includes photographic evidence and WhatsApp messages suggesting Moore invoked the names of senior political figures to build trust. After transferring funds, Kang says Moore went silent and later orchestrated his arrest when he refused further payments. He alleges he was detained, had his phones and money seized, and was pressured for $3 million in ransom.
The High Court has adjourned Kang’s human rights suit to October 14, where he is seeking $2.8 million in compensation for unlawful detention and abuse of power.
Meanwhile, Moore’s legal team has denied all allegations, claiming Kang defrauded Moore and his partners of $3 million. A Chinese cable company, Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co Ltd, has publicly disowned Kang, accusing him of misappropriating funds and backing Moore’s pursuit of justice.
Kang has been placed on Ghana’s stop list, preventing him from leaving the country while investigations continue. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is reportedly probing Kang for alleged financial misconduct totaling $2.8 million.
With both sides trading accusations and legal battles unfolding across multiple courts, the Ashie Moore vs. Toh You Kang saga is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most complex and politically charged business disputes in recent memory.
