Also known as: Mr Solomon Asamoah
Former CEO of Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, on trial over alleged $2 million unauthorized payment in Sky Train project.
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The Attorney General has closed its case in the Skytrain scandal trial involving Solomon Asamoah and Prof Ameyaw Ekumfi. …
Prosecution closes case in Skytrain trial as accused prepare no-case submissionFormer 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.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
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.
5 hours ago · The Chronicle →
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 →
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 →
The Court of Appeal has rejected an application by Prof Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, to stay proceedings in the ongoing Skytrain trial, finding he had not demonstrated exceptional circumstances. The accused persons are expected to file their defences by September 23, 2026, as the trial proceeds over allegations that $2 million was paid for the Skytrain project without board approval.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has rejected an application by former GIIF Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah to stop the ongoing Skytrain trial. Justice Senyo Dzamefe ruled that Asamoah had not demonstrated a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm, and that the issues raised could be addressed through appeal.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Chief Executive Officer Solomon Asamoah to stop the ongoing Skytrain trial, finding he had not demonstrated a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm if the injunction was not granted. The High Court can now continue with the trial while Asamoah's certiorari application remains pending.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Supreme Court dismissed an application by Solomon Asamoah, former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and first accused in the Skytrain trial, seeking an interlocutory injunction to halt High Court proceedings. Justice Senyo Dzamefe ruled that Asamoah failed to demonstrate a serious case to be tried or irreparable harm, and held that the issues were matters for appeal rather than certiorari.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court has adjourned its ruling on an interlocutory injunction application filed by Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the Skytrain scandal trial, who also seeks a certiorari order to quash the High Court's dismissal of his no-case submission and variation of bail conditions. The court will deliver its ruling on August 31.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Supreme Court will rule on Monday, August 31, 2026, on an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund CEO Solomon Asamoah seeking to suspend proceedings in his ongoing trial pending the determination of his certiorari application, which challenges the High Court's rejection of his submission of no case and an alleged variation of his bail conditions.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Businessman Solomon Asamoah has filed applications at the Supreme Court to challenge the trial court's dismissal of his no-case submission in the criminal case over the abandoned Ghana Sky Train project. Both Asamoah and co-accused Prof. Kwame Ameyaw-Akumfi have not filed their defences despite being given 42 days to do so, instead opting to seek a stay of proceedings.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
International investors are shifting focus from Ghana's potential and opportunities to examining its discipline, institutions, governance, and capacity to deliver projects, according to an analysis by Solomon Asamoah. This shift reflects tighter global capital markets and investors' ability to compare Ghana with competing African and emerging-market opportunities.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 24 suspected criminals across six communities in an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking and organised crime, recovering a firearm, narcotics, vehicles and ammunition.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Kow Essuman, former Legal Advisor to President Akufo-Addo, disputes the Deputy Attorney-General's assertion that funds in the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund "Sky Train" case cannot be located, stating that audited financial statements, board minutes, and supporting records clearly document how the money was handled within GIIF.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi, who face charges for allegedly causing financial loss to the state by disbursing $2 million for the Skytrain project without board approval. Defence lawyers have indicated their intention to file a submission of no case application.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The prosecution has closed its case against the former CEO and Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, who are accused of illegally authorizing a US$2 million payment to a foreign company without board approval. The defense will file a submission of no case by June 8, with the judge's ruling on that submission determining whether the accused are acquitted or ordered to defend themselves.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prosecutors have closed their case in the trial of the former CEO and Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund over a controversial "Sky Train" transaction involving a US$2 million payment made without necessary approvals. The accused have until June 8 to file a submission of no case; if the court rejects it, they must open their defence.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General has closed its case against Solomon Asamoah and Prof Ameyaw Ekumfi, who face charges of causing financial loss to the state over an alleged $2 million Skytrain project disbursement without Board approval. The defence has indicated it will file a no-case submission arguing the prosecution has failed to establish the offences.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →