Supreme Court to Rule on Sky Train Case as Government Mandates Turnaround for Adamus Resources

Ghana’s political and legal landscape is currently marked by significant developments in institutional accountability and resource management. In the judicial sector, the legal battle over the abandoned Ghana Sky Train project has moved to the Supreme Court. Solomon Asamoah, the former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former GIIF Board Chairman, are challenging a High Court ruling that rejected their no-case submissions. This legal escalation follows allegations regarding a US$2 million payment made by GIIF for an equity stake in a failed urban transport project without the necessary approvals.

Legal representatives for the accused have filed applications for certiorari to quash the trial court's decision and an injunction to halt the current proceedings. Despite being granted an extended 42-day window to file their defense, the accused have yet to do so, opting instead for the Supreme Court challenge. Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear these applications on August 27, 2025. The outcome of this hearing will be pivotal in determining whether the trial for the failed infrastructure project will proceed or be significantly delayed.

Simultaneously, the administration of President John Mahama has intervened in the mining sector to resolve ongoing disputes at Adamus Resources Limited. Presidential Spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that the government has instructed the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission to collaborate with the company on a 12-month turnaround roadmap. To oversee this revitalization, a six-member management team has been established, comprising three representatives from the government and three from Adamus Resources. The primary objectives are to settle the company's outstanding liabilities to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), while also seeking new capital investment.

These dual developments highlight the government's current focus on balancing rigorous legal oversight with economic pragmatism. While the judiciary weighs the merits of the Sky Train applications, the executive branch is prioritizing the stabilization of key mineral assets to ensure they contribute to national revenue. The final roadmap for Adamus Resources is expected to be presented to the Presidency within two weeks, marking a critical step toward industrial recovery and the resolution of long-standing mining disputes.