The Accra High Court has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti regional chairman for the NPP, to present his defence in an illegal mining case. He is widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
The court's decision came on Monday, March 16. The case involves mining activities on a concession in Samreboi, located in the Western Region.
Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining, are facing charges related to the alleged illegal mining.
The Judicial Service ordered the businessman to defend himself against the accusations made against him and his company.
This legal action follows investigations into mining operations on the specified concession.
The court's directive means the defence will now present evidence to counter the prosecution's claims.
The details of the charges were not fully disclosed in the initial court filing.
The case is being heard in Accra. Further proceedings will depend on the defence's presentation.