Two former top officials of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) are facing criminal charges over the failed Accra Sky Train project, which cost the country $2 million. The Attorney General’s Office has accused former CEO Solomon Asamoah and former board chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi of approving the payment without necessary authorization.
The ambitious urban transport project, meant to ease traffic in Accra, never moved beyond the planning stage. Despite this, the GIIF reportedly disbursed the funds to a private company linked to the project.
Both men are being charged with causing financial loss to the state and violating procurement and public finance management laws. If convicted, they could face fines or custodial sentences.
The charges have reignited debate over accountability in public sector projects, especially those initiated under previous administrations. The government says it is committed to recovering lost funds and preventing similar incidents.
