Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that Solomon Asamoah, the former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and a key suspect in the Sky Train Scandal, is currently evading prosecution in Senegal.
Providing an update on the investigation, Dr. Ayine confirmed that $2 million was disbursed for the controversial Sky Train Project at the request of then-GIIF Board Chairman, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, and Solomon Asamoah.
Asamoah’s Movements and Evasion
Authorities initially tracked Asamoah to South Africa after he left Ghana on February 2. However, he later moved to Senegal, where he has refused to return for questioning.
“In the case of the Sky Train Project, we can confirm that $2 million was paid at the request of the GIIF Board Chairman, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, and former CEO, Solomon Asamoah, who is currently hiding in Senegal,” Dr. Ayine stated.
He further explained, “We first tracked him to South Africa, where he stayed for a while before relocating to Senegal. When we contacted him, he informed us that he would not return to Ghana for at least three months.”
Legal Actions and Potential Trial in Absentia
Dr. Ayine indicated that authorities are prepared to prosecute Asamoah in absentia if he continues to evade justice.
“If he chooses not to return, that is his decision, but we have the authority to prosecute him in absentia. Meanwhile, his accomplice, Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi, remains in Ghana, so we will proceed with legal action against him while Asamoah is tried in absentia if necessary,” he added.
The Sky Train Project Controversy
The Sky Train Project, introduced under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, was envisioned as a transformative solution to Ghana’s transportation challenges. However, the project has now become the center of a major financial scandal, with investigators probing the misuse of funds.
Authorities remain committed to holding all individuals accountable and ensuring that justice is served.