The High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has adjourned the ongoing US$2 million Skytrain trial to June 24, 2025 following the submission of additional disclosures by the Office of the Attorney-General.
At Tuesday’s hearing, Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai informed the court that new disclosures had been filed earlier in the day and sought leave to withdraw certain witness statements.
Among the documents to be withdrawn is the witness statement of Detective Chief Inspector Akressi, dated June 2, 2025.
“My Lady, we wish to withdraw the following witness statements… including the one by Detective Chief Inspector Akressi,” the Deputy Attorney-General stated.
However, Justice Tasiame noted that the defense lawyers may not have received the said documents yet.
She advised that such issues be addressed at the next Case Management Conference (CMC), where the court could formally strike out the withdrawn statements.
Counsel for Solomon Asamoah (A1), Mr. Edem Nuhoho, acknowledged receiving some of the new disclosures, but described them as voluminous.
He indicated that the defense needed adequate time to review the documents and if necessary, request further materials.
“The documents we have seen so far are quite bulky. Counsel for the accused will need time to go through them properly,” Mr. Nuhoho told the court. “We are praying for a month’s adjournment to complete that process.”
Supporting the plea, counsel for Professor Christopher Ameyaw Ekumfi (A2), Mr. Duke Aaron Sasu, emphasised the extensive nature of the disclosed documents.
“My Lady, I wish you had seen what was shown to us this morning. It is a huge volume. We need time for comprehensive examination to ensure effective case management,” Mr. Sasu added.
After considering the submissions, Justice Tasiame, adjourned the case to June 24, 2025 at 10:00 am for the next Case Management Conference.
Both defense counsels also requested a variation of the bail conditions related to the accused persons reporting to investigators.
The court directed them to file formal applications so that the Attorney-General’s office could respond accordingly.
The Skytrain trial involves alleged financial improprieties in a failed urban rail project estimated at US$2 million, with charges including causing financial loss to the state.
