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The Accra High Court has scheduled the next hearing for the case management conference involving Solomon Asamoah and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi for October 19, 2026. This decision to push the trial date back by two years comes as the defense seeks a high-level intervention to block the proceedings. The defendants are currently answering to charges connected to an alleged unauthorized payment of $2 million made by the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) toward the Accra SkyTrain project, a transport initiative that never moved beyond the planning stages.
During the recent court session, legal representation for Solomon Asamoah informed the presiding judge of a pending application at the Supreme Court. The defense is requesting that the apex court intervene and halt the trial entirely. In response, the High Court acknowledged the submissions from both the defense team and the prosecution, noting that the extended adjournment period would allow sufficient time for the Supreme Court to deliver its verdict on the application. The timing of the case now hinges on this upcoming judicial decision, which will determine the legal path forward for both accused parties.
The controversy surrounding the Accra SkyTrain project has been a point of significant public interest since the $2 million feasibility payment came to light. Prosecutors contend that the disbursement of funds by GIIF was conducted without proper authorization and constitutes a breach of financial regulations. Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, who chaired the GIIF board at the time, and Solomon Asamoah, the fund’s former Chief Executive Officer, have both maintained their innocence throughout the preliminary stages of the legal battle.
This significant delay until late 2026 highlights the complexities involved in prosecuting high-profile financial cases. While the prosecution remains prepared to argue that the $2 million payment was a loss to the state, the defense's strategy to engage the Supreme Court suggests a prolonged legal struggle over the jurisdictional and procedural foundations of the trial. For now, the legal proceedings remain on hold, leaving the final resolution of the SkyTrain controversy pending for at least another two years.