High Court Grants Third Extension to Solomon Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi in $2 Million SkyTrain Trial

The Accra High Court has granted former officials of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, a third extension to file their witness statements in the ongoing $2 million Accra SkyTrain case. The court has moved the deadline for the defense to September 23, 2026, providing the accused additional time to prepare their responses to charges of financial misconduct. This decision comes after the previous deadline of August 20, 2026, expired, further extending a legal process that began following allegations of improper use of public funds for an unrealized infrastructure project.

Mr. Asamoah, the former Chief Executive of GIIF, and Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Board Chairman, face multiple counts including conspiracy to cause financial loss to the state and the dissipation of public funds. The prosecution's case centers on the allegation that $2 million was paid toward the Accra SkyTrain project without the necessary approvals from the GIIF Board. The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, strongly opposed the request for an extension, arguing that the accused had consistently failed to comply with the court's timelines and were causing unnecessary delays in the administration of justice.

Legal representatives for the defendants argued that the extension was necessary due to pending applications they have filed at the Supreme Court. While the High Court maintained that filings at the apex court should not naturally serve as a stay of proceedings, the judge ultimately granted the request to ensure the defendants' right to a fair trial was preserved. Both Asamoah and Ameyaw-Akumfi have pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining that their actions regarding the SkyTrain project were within legal bounds.

Following the filing of the witness statements in late September, the court has scheduled a case management conference to take place from October 5 to 7, 2026. This conference will be a critical step in setting the roadmap for the trial and determining the admissibility of evidence related to the project's feasibility and authorization. The case remains a high-profile matter in Ghana, as it touches on the accountability of public officials in managing state-led investment initiatives and the transparency of large-scale infrastructure procurement.