A high-stakes legal dispute is rapidly escalating between Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of Ghana's ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Tou You Kang, a Singaporean businessman. The controversy, which involves multi-million dollar fraud allegations and conflicting narratives, centers on a failed cable business venture in Ghana.

Mr. Ashie Moore has vehemently denied online claims that he is the subject of a $2.2 million lawsuit, asserting instead that he is the victim of a multi-million-dollar fraud. Through his lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, Mr. Moore clarified that Mr. Kang is currently on remand. Court documents from the Dansoman Circuit Court reveal that Tou You Kang, 33, has been charged with defrauding by false pretenses. Between May and August 2024, Kang allegedly convinced Ashie Moore to transfer $3 million under the pretext of establishing a joint cable business. Investigations indicate that these funds were transferred by one of Ashie Moore's Chinese business partners into Kang's account. Kang reportedly absconded from Ghana and falsely informed the Chinese investor that the money had been handed over to Ashie Moore. He was arrested by the Accra Regional CID on May 28, 2025, upon his return to Ghana and has admitted to receiving the money, though he claims it was not intended for Moore.

In an unexpected turn, Tou You Kang has filed a civil suit against Ashie Moore at the High Court in Accra. Kang, who identifies himself as CEO of NSG Group, accuses the NDC chairman of fraudulently taking $800,000 as payment for an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) cable supply contract that allegedly never materialized. Kang also claimed to have been subjected to abuse, threats, and blackmail after arriving in Ghana at Moore's request.

Ashie Moore has categorically refuted all allegations in the civil suit, describing them as baseless and defamatory. His lawyer, Gideon Tettey Tetteh, stated that Kang is the one who defrauded Mr. Moore and his partners of $3 million, explicitly denying that any $800,000 payment was made to Moore. The matter is currently under police investigation, with a petition submitted to the Attorney General to transfer the case beyond police jurisdiction due to its complexity and scale. Moore's legal team has also accused Kang of damaging Moore’s businesses and misleading the public, vowing to pursue defamation suits against those spreading misinformation.

Further bolstering Ashie Moore's claims, Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd., a Chinese cable manufacturing company, issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from Tou You Kang. Signed by Managing Director Liang Liubing, the statement condemned Kang's actions, confirming his involvement in a series of fraudulent activities resulting in millions of dollars in losses for their company. The company affirmed that it had entrusted significant funds to Kang for legitimate business transactions in Ghana, including collaborations with Ashie Moore, which were allegedly misappropriated. Foshan Yuejiaxin Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. reaffirmed its full support for Emmanuel Ashie Moore in his pursuit of justice and confirmed that its Managing Director had personally visited Ghana to submit evidence to the police.

Mr. Ashie Moore has firmly denied online claims that he extorted money from Mr. Kang, seized his passport, or inflicted physical harm, labeling them as baseless accusations intended to tarnish his reputation. He has pledged to pursue all legal remedies necessary to clear his name and hold accountable anyone attempting to damage his public image. The controversy was ignited by an anonymous online article, which Moore's legal team dismissed as "timorous and without merit" due to its lack of identifiable authorship.