Accra Sky Train Case: GIIF Ex-Bosses Seek Bail Term Variation
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The lawyers for the former Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) are legally challenging the bail conditions, specifically the requirement for their clients to regularly report to case investigators.
Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Board Chairman, and Solomon Asamoah, the former CEO of GIIF, are currently on trial at the Criminal Division of the High Court. They face accusations of financial loss amounting to $2 million in connection with a sky train project intended for Accra.
Both individuals have pleaded not guilty to six charges, including conspiracy, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and intentional dissipation of public funds. They were previously granted bail with a combined sum of GH¢25 million and required to provide two justified sureties.
Under the original bail terms, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was directed to report to the police weekly, while Mr. Asamoah was required to report to the investigator every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
During yesterday's hearing, the lawyers representing the former GIIF executives verbally requested the court to modify the bail terms relating to their clients' reporting obligations. Justice Comfort Tasiame, presiding over the case, instructed the lawyers to submit a formal application with detailed reasons, allowing the Attorney-General's office to respond.
The court has adjourned the case until June 24, 2025, for a Case Management Conference (CMC). During this conference, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, is expected to withdraw certain witness statements related to the matter.
Prosecution's Allegations
The Attorney-General has accused Mr. Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi of allegedly transferring $2 million from GIIF's account to Africa Investor Holdings L.