A judge has ordered a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi to present his defense. This comes after a court rejected his attempt to have the galamsey case against him dismissed.
The case involves charges related to illegal mining activities. These alleged activities took place in the Samreboi area.
The High Court in Accra made the decision to dismiss the businessman's submission of no case to answer. This means the court believes there is enough evidence to proceed.
Chairman Wontumi must now begin presenting his side of the story. The legal proceedings will continue as he answers to the charges.
The court's decision shows the case will move forward to the next stage. The judge found it necessary for the defense to be heard.