Accra Sky Train Case: Former GIIF Bosses Seek Bail Variation
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Accra, Ghana - Former Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi and Solomon Asamoah respectively, are seeking a variation of their bail conditions related to the ongoing sky train case. Their lawyers have requested the High Court to modify the terms that require them to regularly report to case investigators.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi and Mr. Asamoah are currently on trial at the Criminal Division of the High Court, facing charges of allegedly causing a financial loss of $2 million to the state in connection with a proposed sky train project for Accra. They have both pleaded not guilty to six counts, including conspiracy, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and intentional dissipation of public funds.
The court previously granted them bail in a combined sum of GH¢25 million, with two justified sureties each. Under the current bail terms, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi is required to report to the police once a week, while Mr. Asamoah must report to the investigator every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
During a recent court appearance, their legal representatives orally applied for a variation of these terms. However, Justice Comfort Tasiame, presiding over the court, instructed the lawyers to formally file their application, providing detailed reasons for the Attorney-General's response.
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.
The Prosecution's Case
According to the Attorney-General, Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi are accused of transferring $2 million from GIIF’s account to Africa Investor Holdings L. The details surrounding this transfer and its connection to the sky train project are central to the prosecution's case.
The upcoming Case Management Conference is anticipated to provide further clarity on the direction of the trial and the evidence that will be presented.