Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi

Also known as: Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi · Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi · Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi

Former GIIF Board Chairman facing trial over alleged US$2 million financial loss in Sky Train project.

2026-06-152026-11-09

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November 2026
8 NovJoy Online
… Asamoah and former Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, who are standing trial over an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state linked to the proposed Accra Sky Train project. …
Sky Train trial: Former GIIF CEO seeks court order to compel 15 persons to testify
October 2026
20 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… His co-accused, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Board Chairman of GIIF, would then invite his witnesses for cross-examination by state prosecutors. …
$2m Skytrain trial: former CEO to call first witness
15 OctDaily Guide
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi The trial of former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman of the Fund, Prof. …
Sky Train: SC Blocks Move To Halt Trial
7 OctThe Chronicle
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has told the High Court in Accra that the controversial Accra SkyTrain project was duly considered and approved by the Fund’s Governing Board before the release of US$2 …
Ameyaw-Akumfi: GIIF Board Approved Sky Train Project Before US$2m Payment
6 OctDaily Guide
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been adjourned to October 19 to abide the decision of the Supreme Court on an application seeking to prohibit the court from further hearing the case. …
Sky Train Trial On Hold For SC Decision
September 2026
25 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, have filed their respective defences in the two million US dollars SkyTrain case after their attempts to have the trial dismissed failed at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. …
Former GIIF Boss, Chairman file defences in $2m SkyTrain case
August 2026
26 AugDaily Guide
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi A High Court in Accra has turned down a request by the Deputy Attorney General to convict the former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman of the Fund, Prof. …
Skytrain Trial: Court Turns Down Request To Convict Accused
24 AugJoy Online
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, until September 23, 2026, to file their respective defences in the ongoing Sky Train case. …
Sky Train case: High Court gives Asamoah, Ameyaw-Akumfi until September 23 to file defences
July 2026
2 JulJoy Online
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, in the ongoing criminal trial involving an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state. …
Asamoah, Ameyaw-Akumfi ordered to open defence in $2m Sky Train case
June 2026
15 JunJoy Online
… Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have told the High Court that the alleged $2 million loss in the Sky Train deal was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, not by any criminal wrongdoing. …
Sky Train trial: $2m loss was caused by Covid-19, defence lawyers argue

Politics

Sky Train trial: accused seeks court order for 15 defence witnesses

The News

Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the Sky Train trial, has asked the court to compel 15 individuals—including former government officials, GIIF directors, and financial experts—to testify in his defence. Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi face trial over an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state linked to the proposed Accra Sky Train project, with prosecutors alleging they conspired to authorize payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited without GIIF Board approval.

21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Sky Train trial: accused seeks court order for 15 defence witnesses
Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the Sky Train trial, has asked the court to compel 15 individuals—including former government officials, GIIF directors, and financial experts—to testify in his defence. Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi face trial over an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state linked to the proposed Accra Sky Train project, with prosecutors alleging they conspired to authorize payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited without GIIF Board approval.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

Former GIIF CEO to call witness in $2m Skytrain trial
Solomon Asamoah, former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure and Investment Fund, accused of causing $2 million financial loss in a Skytrain purchase, is set to call his first witness at the High Court in Accra. His co-accused, former GIIF Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, will then present his witnesses, after both were granted bail for allegedly approving payment to a South African company without board approval.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 15 October

Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt Sky Train trial
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah to strike out the High Court's order requiring him and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi to open their defence in a trial over alleged $2 million financial loss from the Sky Train project. The trial is set to resume on October 19.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 7 October

GIIF Board Approved SkyTrain Project Before US$2m Payment
Former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Board Chairman Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi told the High Court that the Accra SkyTrain project was duly considered and approved by the Fund's Governing Board before the release of US$2 million, following established investment procedures including Investment Committee review.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 6 October

Sky Train trial adjourned pending Supreme Court decision
The trial of former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, charged with causing $2 million financial loss to the state through the Sky Train project, has been adjourned to October 19 to await a Supreme Court decision on an application to prohibit further hearing of the case. Asamoah's lawyers have also filed for certiorari challenging the court's order requiring him to mount a defence.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 25 September

Former GIIF executives file defences in $2M SkyTrain case
The former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and former Board Chairman have filed their defences in a case alleging they authorised a $2M payment to a South African company for the SkyTrain project without prior Board approval. Their attempts to dismiss the trial at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court have failed.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

Court gives Skytrain defendants extension to file defence
An Accra High Court has rejected the Deputy Attorney General's request to convict former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and ex-Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi for failing to file their defence on schedule, instead granting them until September 23, 2026 to submit their defence and other court processes. The two are on trial for allegedly causing $2 million in financial loss to the state through investment in the Sky Train project.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 24 August

High Court extends deadline for Sky Train case defendants' defences
The High Court has given former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi until September 23, 2026, to file their defences in the Sky Train case, which concerns an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state from a 2019 payment towards an equity stake in the Ghana Sky Train project that never materialised.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

High Court orders Sky Train case accused to open defence
The High Court has dismissed a submission of no case filed by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi in the "Sky Train" case, involving an alleged US$2 million financial loss to the state over a 2019 payment for an equity stake in an unbuilt rail project. The court has directed the two accused to open their defence and explain why they should not be convicted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

Sky Train trial: defence claims Covid-19 caused $2m loss
Lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah and former Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi have told the High Court that the alleged $2 million loss in the Sky Train deal was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, not criminal wrongdoing. They filed a submission of no case after the prosecution closed its case following testimony that the GIIF Board did not approve the project funding.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →