The NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman describes the report as misleading and an attempt to damage his reputation ahead of the party’s internal elections.
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie-Moore, has rejected reports that the Attorney-General’s Department has recommended his prosecution for allegedly stealing a Singaporean businessman’s personal belongings.
In a statement issued on October 23, Mr Ashie-Moore described the report by JoyNews as inaccurate, misleading and calculated to tarnish his reputation, particularly ahead of the NDC’s forthcoming internal elections.
“I categorically reject the report published by JoyNews alleging that the Attorney-General’s Department has recommended my prosecution. I maintain that the report is inaccurate, misleading and calculated to tarnish my hard-earned reputation as the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly ahead of the forthcoming internal party elections,” he said.
Ashie-Moore Calls for Responsible Journalism
The NDC regional chairman’s response follows a report on an advice from the Attorney-General’s Department indicating that investigators should charge him with stealing under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The report cited an investigation docket containing witness statements, CCTV footage from Fiesta Residences and a cybercrime analysis report.
Mr Ashie-Moore called on JoyNews to verify its claims thoroughly and correct any inaccuracies that could unfairly damage his reputation.
“I call on JoyNews to uphold the highest standards of responsible journalism by thoroughly verifying its claims, correcting any inaccuracies and ensuring that its platform is not used to unfairly damage reputations,” he said.
However, his statement did not provide a detailed rebuttal of the specific evidence cited in the report or documents contradicting the reported advice from the Attorney-General’s Department.
The reported recommendation does not constitute a criminal conviction, and any question of criminal liability remains subject to the relevant legal process.
Background to Dispute With Singaporean Businessman
The case centres on allegations that Mr Ashie-Moore removed the luggage and personal belongings of Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang while the businessman was in police custody.
The wider dispute between the two men also involves allegations concerning a purported US$800,000 payment for assistance in securing contracts with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Mr Ashie-Moore has previously denied receiving the money and rejected the allegations against him.
The latest development comes as the NDC prepares for its internal elections, with Mr Ashie-Moore maintaining that the report threatens his reputation as the party’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman.
