Supreme Court dismisses Solomon Asamoah’s injunction bid in Skytrain Trial
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for an interlocutory injunction filed by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, the first accused in the ongoing Skytrain trial.
Mr Asamoah had sought an order restraining the High Court from proceeding with the trial pending the determination of his certiorari application challenging the High Court’s refusal to uphold his submission of no case after the prosecution closed its case.
Justice Senyo Dzamefe, sitting as a single Justice of the Supreme Court, dismissed the injunction application on Monday, August 31, 2026, after hearing arguments from the parties on Friday.
In his ruling, Justice Dzamefe held that Mr Asamoah’s own affidavit did not disclose a serious case to be tried, adding that the issues raised were matters properly suited for an appeal.
The court also ruled that the High Court judge had not acted outside his jurisdiction by determining the submission of no case.
Justice Dzamefe further found that the applicant had failed to demonstrate any irreparable harm that would arise if the injunction was not granted.
Following the ruling, the High Court has scheduled September 23 for the accused persons to file their defence, should they elect to do so.
Meanwhile, the second accused, former GIIF Board Chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has filed a separate application seeking a stay of proceedings.
That application is expected to be heard by the Court of Appeal on September 1, 2026.
Mr Asamoah and Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi are standing trial over allegations that $2 million was paid towards the Skytrain project without the approval of the GIIF board.