Court gives SkyTrain accused more time to file defences

The High Court in Accra has granted a third extension for former Education Minister Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi and former Executive Director of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, to submit their defenses in the $2 million SkyTrain case. The court's decision provides the accused additional time to prepare their legal arguments.

Professor Ameyaw-Akumfi and Mr. Asamoah, who are currently on bail, have entered pleas of not guilty to six charges leveled against them. The case involves allegations related to the $2 million SkyTrain project, a significant infrastructure initiative.

This marks the third time the court has granted an extension, indicating the complexity of the case or the challenges faced by the defendants in compiling their defenses. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the court seeking to ensure a fair trial for all parties involved.