Accra Sky Train Case: GIIF Officials Seek Bail Term Changes
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Accra, Ghana - Former top officials of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) are pushing for a change in their bail conditions related to the ongoing sky train case. Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Board Chairperson, and Solomon Asamoah, the former CEO of GIIF, are seeking to modify the requirement that they regularly report to case investigators.
The two are currently facing trial at the High Court's Criminal Division, accused of causing a financial loss of $2 million to the state in connection with a proposed sky train project for Accra. They face six charges including conspiracy, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and intentional dissipation of public funds. Both have pleaded not guilty.
The court initially granted them bail with a combined sum of GH¢25 million, along with two justified sureties. As part of the bail conditions, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was ordered to report to the police once a week, while Asamoah was required to report to the investigator every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
During a recent court hearing, their legal representatives made an oral application requesting the court to adjust the bail terms regarding reporting to investigators. However, Justice Comfort Tasiame, presiding over the case, instructed the lawyers to formally file their application with specific reasons, allowing the Attorney-General to respond.
The case has been adjourned to June 24, 2025, for a Case Management Conference (CMC). During this conference, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, is expected to withdraw certain witness statements related to the matter.
Prosecution's Case
The Attorney-General accuses Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi of transferring $2 million from GIIF's account to Africa Investor Holdings L. Details surrounding the alleged transaction and its connection to the failed sky train project remain central to the prosecution's argument.
What's Next?
The upcoming Case Management Conference will be crucial in shaping the future direction of the trial. The court's decision on the bail term modification request will also be closely watched.