Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed his role in the arrest of former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board Chairman, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, over financial irregularities linked to his tenure at the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was taken into custody by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on February 23, 2025, at Kawukudi, near Nima in Accra. The investigation centers around a $2 million payment that was allegedly made without any work being done.
Details of the Arrest
According to his lawyer, Ken Kuranchie, a group of men in three pickups arrived at Ameyaw-Akumfi’s residence and requested his presence at the NIB office. The former board chairman voluntarily complied and was later transferred to the agency’s Kawukudi offices for further questioning.
When asked about the case in a media interview on March 3, 2025, Dr. Ayine acknowledged authorizing the arrest, stating, “Yes, I did.”
He further disclosed that during interrogation, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi admitted that the $2 million was disbursed without any corresponding work being done.
Ongoing Investigation
Dr. Ayine emphasized that the probe is still active, with authorities working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the payment and identify all individuals involved.
“We’re still investigating the circumstances of the payment and those who were involved,” he stated.
As the case unfolds, it marks a significant development in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat financial mismanagement in public institutions.
