Private legal practitioner Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has called on the government to immediately launch a probe into allegations leveled against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional Chairman.
Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore has been sued by a Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) contracts.
In an application filed at the High Court in Accra, Toh You Kang accused the NDC regional chairman of taking $800,000 for a cable-supply contract with the Electricity Company of Ghana that never materialized and human right abuses.
He claimed that he traveled to Ghana at the invitation of Ashie Moore but was subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail upon arrival.
According to him, the chairman deprived him of his liberty by using armed men and allegedly demanded $3 million for his release.
Reacting to the writ, Kwaku Azar, in a Facebook post on Monday, June 30, 2025, raised grave concerns over the allegations, particularly regarding how the accused, a senior political figure, allegedly weaponized his office to defraud a foreign national.
He argued that the allegations could negatively impact the country’s ability to attract foreign investment, as such accusations may deter investors who fear being mistreated or subjected to similar experiences by political actors.
“… Ghana cannot attract credible foreign investment if investors fear extortion, abuse, and arbitrary detention,” he said, among other things.
Professor Kwaku Azar also argued that, if true, the allegation that Ashie Moore coerced the accuser into contributing $1.5 million worth of political merchandise to the NDC’s 2024 campaign could undermine the country’s electoral integrity.
“The alleged $1.5 million in campaign support provided by a foreign national may constitute a breach of Ghana’s electoral laws, which prohibit foreign contributions to political parties. If confirmed, this undermines electoral integrity and calls for enforcement action,” he added.
He has therefore urged the government and security agencies to investigate the matter, including the alleged human rights abuses of the Singaporean national.
He also called on other institutions, such as Parliament and the Electoral Commission, to independently probe the allegations and ascertain the veracity of the claims.
“OSP, EOCO, NIB, and CID should immediately open parallel investigations into the financial and criminal dimensions of the case. CHRAJ should initiate an independent inquiry into the alleged human rights violations and political abuse of office.
“The Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Trade should liaise with the Singaporean Embassy to ensure full transparency and cooperation. Parliament should consider a bipartisan probe if political interference is suspected in state responses,” he indicated.
He added, “The Electoral Commission should launch a formal investigation into the alleged foreign campaign support. If substantiated, sanctions should be applied under the Political Parties Act and Electoral Commission regulations.”
