Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, must now defend himself in a mining case. A court in Accra made this order.
The Criminal Court 4 of the High Court made the ruling. Wontumi faces charges related to mining activities on his concession.
He is accused of permitting two individuals to mine without the necessary ministerial approval. This is according to a charge presented by the prosecution.
The trial judge determined that the prosecution had presented enough evidence. This led to the decision for Wontumi to open his defence.
The legal proceedings will now move to the next stage, where Wontumi will present his side of the story.
This case is being heard in Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
The court's decision signifies progress in the legal process.
Further details of the defence will be presented in future hearings.