According to GhanaWeb, former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO, Solomon Asamoah, has dismissed claims made by the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, that he is avoiding justice and seeking refuge in Senegal.
At a press conference on March 24, 2025, the Attorney General stated that Asamoah had traveled to Senegal after initially being tracked to South Africa.
He alleged that Asamoah was involved in a contentious $2 million transaction linked to the unsuccessful Accra Sky Train project and had been uncooperative with ongoing investigations.
Countering these accusations, Asamoah issued a statement on the same day, refuting the assertions as incorrect.
He acknowledged his presence in Senegal but clarified that his visit was strictly for scheduled board meetings tied to his professional duties.
He further explained that his trip had been arranged before his tenure at GIIF ended and that he left Ghana on March 21, 2025.
Asamoah insisted he was not evading authorities and had not received any official request for questioning before his departure.
“Prior to my departure, I have been present in Ghana for long periods in both February and March. During this period, I was never contacted by any government official in relation to an invitation to assist in any investigation,” he stated.
According to him, it was only after he had left the country that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) reached out to him via WhatsApp on March 22, 2025.
He stated that he had agreed to an online meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025, to clarify any concerns regarding GIIF’s financial transactions.
Reaffirming his stance, Asamoah maintained that he had not engaged in any misconduct and had no reason to avoid legal scrutiny.
He assured that he would return to Ghana soon to cooperate with investigations, confident that the process would uphold his integrity.
The case revolves around a $2 million payment made in connection with the Accra Sky Train project.
The Attorney General revealed that inquiries indicated the payment was authorized by GIIF’s Board Chairman, Prof. Ameyaw Ekumfi, and Solomon Asamoah without the necessary board approval.
He further noted that the recipient company was traced to Mauritius, where a legal expert confirmed its nonexistence.
As a result, legal action is being pursued, and if Asamoah delays his return, proceedings may continue in his absence.
Meanwhile, Prof. Ekumfi has already been questioned by the NIB and released on bail.