Wontumi set to appear in court over alleged illegal mining

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is set to appear in court on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

This follows official charges filed against him by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on October 6, 2025.

Chairman Wontumi charged with mining without license - Lawyer

Chairman Wontumi has been charged with mining-related offenses and engaging in mining without a license.

His legal counsel, Andy Appiah Kubi, indicated that the trial on the charges will commence in court, emphasising that his client maintains his innocence.

“The charges are related to mining. Wontumi has been charged with mining without a license and other related offenses,” he told the media on October 6, 2026.

“… We will discuss that in court tomorrow,” Appiah Kubi added.

Providing an update on his client’s demeanor ahead of the court proceedings, Appiah Kubi stated that he remains hopeful the court will take a fair and judicious decision.

"Chairman has been well composed, and expecting that tomorrow when we go to court, all of us will help the court in taking a decision that is judicious," he stated.

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Wontumi earlier appeared before the CID after an earlier warning from the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine.

The charges against Wontumi are linked to alleged illegal mining activities by Akonta Mining, a company the NPP chairman owns.

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Chairman Wontumi to face court on October 7 over mining offenses