A court has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, who leads the NPP in the Ashanti Region, to defend himself in an illegal mining case. He is widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
The Accra High Court issued this order on Monday. The case relates to mining activities on a concession in Samreboi in the Western Region.
The Judicial Service confirmed that Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining, must now present their side of the story.
This legal action follows accusations of illegal mining operations. The details of the alleged illegal activities are part of the court proceedings.
The court’s decision means the case will move to the next stage. Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining will have the opportunity to respond to the charges.
Further proceedings will determine the outcome of the illegal mining allegations.