Lawyers representing the former Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi and Solomon Asamoah respectively, are pushing for changes to their clients' bail conditions, specifically concerning mandatory reporting to case investigators.
The two are currently facing trial at the Criminal Division of the High Court, accused of causing a $2 million financial loss to the state. This loss allegedly occurred during a deal related to the planned construction of an Accra sky train project.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi and Mr. Asamoah have both pleaded not guilty to six charges, including conspiracy, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and intentional dissipation of public funds. They were granted bail with a combined sum of GH¢25 million, requiring two justified sureties each.
Under the current bail terms, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi must report to the police weekly, while Mr. Asamoah is required to report to the investigator every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At yesterday's hearing, their lawyers requested the court to modify these reporting requirements.
Justice Comfort Tasiame, presiding over the case, instructed the lawyers to formally file a written application outlining the reasons for the requested variation, allowing the Attorney-General's office to respond accordingly.
What's Next?
The case has been adjourned until June 24, 2025, for a Case Management Conference (CMC). During the CMC, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, is expected to withdraw certain witness statements related to the matter.
Background of the Case
The Attorney-General accuses Mr. Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi of unlawfully transferring $2 million from GIIF's account to Africa Investor Holdings L, ostensibly for the sky train project. The details of this transfer and its justification are at the heart of the legal proceedings.