Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the second accused in the ongoing criminal trial involving the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has filed a motion seeking to strike out the case against him, citing constitutional violations and procedural irregularities.
The motion, which is expected to be heard on July 9, 2025, could significantly affect the trajectory of the high-profile trial.
Filed on notice at the High Court in Accra today , the motion argues that the prosecution’s case against Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi is premature and fails to satisfy a legal condition precedent required by law.
He is currently standing trial alongside Solomon Asamoah, the former Chief Executive of GIIF, on charges of willfully causing financial loss to the state, conspiracy to commit a crime, and intentional dissipation of public funds.
Through his counsel, the former GIIF Board Chairman is also requesting that the High Court refers a constitutional question to the Supreme Court under Article 130(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
At the heart of this request is the interpretation and application of Sections 1 and 7 of the Public Property Protection Decree, 1977 (SMCD 140), which the defence contends may conflict with the fair trial guarantees under Article 19 of the Constitution, as well as the principles of reasonableness and fairness that govern prosecutorial discretion under Article 296.
The motion further calls for a stay of proceedings in the High Court pending the Supreme Court’s determination of the constitutional matter.
This latest development follows earlier changes in the prosecution’s case strategy, including the withdrawal of five witness statements and exhibits during a Case Management Conference.
The Accra High Court is now expected to consider both the motion and its implications on the ongoing trial at the scheduled hearing on July 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
