The former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), , has maintained his innocence in the ongoing trial concerning the failed Accra Skytrain project.
Speaking for the first time since the trial began, in a written personal statement on Friday, May 30, 2025, Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi stated that he has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him by the Attorney General, for which he is currently standing trial.
He expressed his firm belief in accountability, which he asserts must be upheld within the bounds of fairness and justice. "I have taken note of the concerns expressed by many regarding the ongoing legal proceedings in the Sky Train case and wish to state that I have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against me.
I remain a firm believer in accountability, provided it is pursued within the framework of fairness and justice," his statement read.
