Ameyaw-Akumfi’s Team Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Charges
Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi’s legal team has asked the Accra High Court to pause his trial over the $2 million Sky Train scandal, seeking a Supreme Court review. The motion, filed on June 24, 2025, argues the charges against the former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board Chairman are premature and violate legal conditions.
Ameyaw-Akumfi and former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah face six charges, including conspiracy and causing financial loss to the state. The charges stem from a 2019 payment of $2 million to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for a proposed Accra Sky Train project that never materialized. The Attorney General claims the payment lacked board approval, a claim disputed by the accused.
The defense wants the High Court to refer a constitutional question to the Supreme Court under Article 130(2) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. They argue the charges should be struck out until the Supreme Court clarifies their legality. The prosecution, led by Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, plans to call eight witnesses after withdrawing four statements.
The Sky Train project, launched in 2018 to ease Accra’s traffic, was meant to be a 194km rail system but stalled after COVID-19 disruptions. A 2021 Auditor-General’s report flagged the $2 million payment as a loss, sparking the investigation. The High Court adjourned the case to July 9, 2025, to rule on the defense’s motion.
This legal move could delay the trial or lead to a reassessment of the charges. As the case unfolds, it continues to raise questions about accountability in Ghana’s public projects, with the public watching closely for the Supreme Court’s potential involvement.