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Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Charged Over Unexecuted $2 Million Sky Train Deal

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May 13, 2025

Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit a crime—specifically, wilfully causing financial loss to the state.

The charges, filed under Sections 23(1) and 179A(3)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), are linked to a $2 million payment made in 2019 to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for the development of an urban Sky Train system in Accra—a project that never came to fruition.

Court documents reveal that the funds were released in February 2019 without proper board authorization for either the share acquisition or the disbursement. As the funds belonged to GIIF, a state-owned entity, their unauthorized release has sparked legal action.

Investigations indicate that due process was not followed. Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, named as the second accused, told investigators in his caution statement that he approved the payment on the advice of the first accused, Solomon Asamoah, who served as Chief Executive Officer of GIIF at the time.

However, neither Ameyaw-Akumfi nor Asamoah has been able to explain the whereabouts of the funds.

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was recently arrested in connection with the failed Sky Train agreement, which was initially touted as a transformative urban transport solution for Accra. The proposed elevated light rail system was intended to ease traffic congestion in the capital and other major cities.

The project was to be executed through a public-private partnership between the Government of Ghana and Africa Investment (PTY) Limited, a South Africa-based firm that was expected to provide funding, technology, and infrastructure. Despite the substantial initial payment, the project never advanced beyond the planning stage.

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JUST IN: Two New Mpox Cases Confirmed in Accra

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May 15, 2025

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Health authorities have confirmed two new Mpox cases in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region. These are the first confirmed infections reported in Ghana this year.

In response, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has instructed all regional health directors to reactivate their Public Health Emergency Operations Centres. They have also been directed to intensify surveillance, risk communication, and case management efforts nationwide.

The two cases are unrelated and were both detected at a healthcare facility. Contact tracing is underway, and the patients are currently under close monitoring to prevent further transmission.

Ghana’s Mpox outbreak began on June 8, 2022, with five initial cases. By November 2023, 34 confirmed cases had been recorded. Before this outbreak, Mpox was not considered endemic in Ghana.

In a circular signed by the Director-General, the GHS called for a renewed and coordinated national response, emphasizing the need for enhanced detection and containment strategies.

Mpox is a viral disease similar to smallpox, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. It spreads through direct contact with an infected person’s skin, bodily fluids, or during sexual contact. Symptoms include fever, rash or lesions, fatigue, headaches, muscle and back pain, and swollen glands.

Across Africa, Mpox remains a serious public health issue. As of March 2025, over 24,200 cases and approximately 260 deaths have been reported in 22 countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been the most affected, accounting for the majority of cases and fatalities.

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Aflao: Community in Shock as 5-Year-Old Girl Killed in Suspected Ritual Murder

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The Aflao community in Ketu South Municipality has been left reeling following the suspected ritual murder of a five-year-old girl on the evening of Monday, May 12, 2025.

According to local reports, the tragedy unfolded after the child’s mother stepped out briefly, leaving her two young children asleep at home. Upon returning, she discovered that her five-year-old daughter was missing, prompting an urgent search by family and neighbors.

The search led to a chilling discovery: the girl’s blood-stained clothing was found on the compound of Ahiable Yao David, a fan milk vendor and choir member at a local church.

Police were called to the scene and launched an immediate investigation. During a search of the suspect’s residence, officers reportedly uncovered a pot buried beneath his bed, containing what are believed to be human body parts belonging to the missing child.

The suspect, Ahiable Yao David, is currently on the run and is being actively pursued by police.

The horrific incident has plunged the community into deep shock and mourning, with residents demanding swift action and justice for the young victim.

Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement without delay.