The Accra High Court has told Bernard Antwi Boasiako, who is the Ashanti regional chairman for the NPP, to start his defence. This is in relation to a case about illegal mining.
The illegal mining allegedly happened on a concession belonging to Chairman Wontumi in Samreboi. This area is in the Western Region.
The court announced its decision on Monday, March 16. Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining, are involved in this case.
Further details about the charges and the defence proceedings are expected as the case moves forward. The Judicial Service is overseeing the court's actions.