The Accra High Court has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the National Peoples Party Ashanti regional chairman, to begin his defense in an illegal mining case. This case involves mining activities on his concession in Samreboi, located in the Western Region of Ghana.
The court issued this directive on Monday, March 16. Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining, are involved in the proceedings.
The mining operations are alleged to have taken place illegally on the specified concession.
The Judicial Service mandated that he present his side of the story to the court.
This development marks a significant step in the legal process surrounding allegations of illegal mining activities.