A judge has asked Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to present his defense. He is the regional chairman for the NPP party in the Ashanti Region.
The court order concerns allegations of illegal mining. The operations were reportedly on a concession owned by his company, Akonta Mining.
This happened at the Accra High Court. The court decided on Monday, March 16, that Mr. Antwi Boasiako must now give his defense.
The case involves mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. Details of the alleged illegal mining were presented to the court.
Mr. Antwi Boasiako and his company Akonta Mining are the subjects of this legal action. The court has now moved to the next stage of the trial.