The ongoing Accra Sky Train trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, February 24, when a key prosecution witness failed to appear in the High Court, forcing the judge to postpone proceedings once again.
The case involves former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) officials, including Solomon Asamoah and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, who are accused of causing financial loss to the state through irregularities linked to the proposed light rail project.
According to court reports, the second prosecution witness, lawyer Kofi Boakye, informed prosecutors he could not attend the scheduled hearing due to a personal emergency. He had been undergoing four days of cross-examination when he dropped the bombshell over the phone.
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kokuvie-Tay expressed clear frustration at the absence, noting that the witness had conceded certain key points in earlier testimony that directly challenged the state’s narrative on board approval processes for the project.
“The court cannot continue without the witness present,” the judge said before adjourning the case and rescheduling the next sitting for Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Background
The Sky Train case is one of the most closely watched infrastructure corruption trials in recent Ghanaian history. It centres on a US$2 million investment that the prosecution claims was authorised without proper governance documentation. During earlier hearings, defence lawyers have repeatedly challenged the admissibility and credibility of prosecution evidence, leading to procedural delays.
What Happens Next
The next court date will be crucial. Prosecutors have yet to complete testimonies from all their witnesses, and any further adjournments could push the trial deeper into the year. The prosecution has also been ordered to provide approved board minutes if available, a move the defence hopes will clarify whether official approvals were granted.
Significance
Delays in high-profile corruption trials often stir public debate about efficiency and transparency in Ghana’s justice system. Observers say the Sky Train case will be seen as a litmus test of how seriously the judiciary treats institutional accountability.
