The Accra High Court has directed Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to start his defense. He is the New Patriotic Party Ashanti regional chairman.
The court's order relates to a case involving illegal mining activities. These activities are alleged to have taken place on a concession owned by the chairman.
This concession is located in Samreboi in the Western Region of Ghana. The court made this decision on March 16.
Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining, are parties in this legal matter. They must now present their defense to the court.