A court in Accra has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to present his defence. He is the Ashanti regional chairman for the NPP political party.
The order concerns a case about illegal mining. This mining allegedly took place on a concession owned by the company Akonta Mining.
The court stated that Chairman Wontumi must now defend himself against the charges. This decision was made on Monday, March 16.
The mining activities in question are reported to have occurred in Samreboi, located in the Western Region.
The Judicial Service has directed that his defence must begin. The full details of the allegations are part of the court filing.
This legal action follows earlier proceedings in the case against Chairman Wontumi and his company.