Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi, Solomon Asamoah to Face Trial Over Sky Train Deal on July 23
Former GIIF board chair and CEO to stand trial over controversial $2 million Sky Train deal, with prosecution set to call eight witnesses as court proceedings begin July 23.
- Trial of former GIIF board chair and CEO begins on July 23 over the failed $2M Accra Sky Train project
- Both accused face charges of causing financial loss to the state and willful misuse of public fund
- Prof. Akumfi’s team withdrew dismissal application; prosecution will call eight witnesses
The Accra High Court has set July 23, 2025, as the trial date for Prof. Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), and Solomon Asamoah, former CEO.
The two are accused of causing financial loss and misusing public funds tied to the failed $2 million Accra Sky Train initiative.
Both defendants have pleaded not guilty and are currently out on bail.
In a court session on July 9, Prof. Akumfi’s legal team withdrew a motion challenging the charges, which the court then dismissed. Meanwhile, Asamoah’s new lawyer, Victoria Barth, requested more time to review the case.
Justice Comfort Tasiame adjourned proceedings to July 23, when the prosecution is expected to begin calling its eight listed witnesses.
