John Peter Amewu, the former Minister for Railways Development and Member of Parliament for Hohoe Constituency, has been released after his detention by National Security operatives on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. His arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into the ill-fated $2 million Sky Train project.
Amewu was questioned regarding his involvement in the project, which was meant to transform Ghana’s urban rail system but ultimately failed to materialize. Accra-based Citi FM reported that the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, confirmed the project’s collapse during a press briefing on Monday, March 24th.
Dr. Ayine disclosed that legal proceedings related to the Sky Train scandal are set to commence by mid-April 2025. He revealed troubling findings—investigators uncovered that the company reportedly paid $2 million in Mauritius does not exist. Efforts are now underway to recover the misappropriated funds, and suspects involved are said to be cooperating with authorities.
This case highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in public infrastructure projects, as Ghana grapples with the fallout of this costly and failed initiative. Justice, Dr. Ayine assured, will be delivered.
Source: Sankofaonline.com
