Atta Akyea seeks to re-examine first witness in Akonta Mining case

Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for the accused, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, in the Akonta Mining case involving the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, has declared his intention to apply to the court to recall and further cross-examine the first prosecution witness, Edward Akuoko.

This follows the conclusion of cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness, a police investigator, at Criminal Court 1 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

According to an update shared on Facebook on October 27, 2026, the Deputy Attorney General, who is leading the prosecution, informed the court that the police investigator would be the last witness called by the State, bringing the prosecution’s case to a close.

Following the announcement, Atta Akyea informed the court that he intended to formally apply to have Akuoko recalled for further cross-examination.

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The court granted the defence counsel until Friday, October 30, 2026, to file the motion, based on his assurance.

The prosecution has been given until Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to file its response, with the application scheduled to be heard on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:30 am.

After the proceedings, the prosecution team moved to General Jurisdiction 2 for a case management hearing in the Exim Bank case.

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