The Accra High Court has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti regional chairman, to present his defence. He is widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
The order concerns a case related to illegal mining. The alleged activities took place on a concession owned by his company, Akonta Mining.
This concession is located in Samreboi, within the Western Region. The court made its decision on Monday, March 16.
Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining are facing charges in connection to illegal mining.
Details on the specific charges were not fully elaborated. The court’s directive requires the defence to now present its side of the story.
This development follows an earlier stage in the legal process. The Judicial Service oversees the proceedings.