An Accra High Court has found Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, guilty. He was found guilty in a case involving illegal mining.
The conviction is related to the activities of Akonta Mining Company Limited. The company operated on a concession located in Samreboi in the Western Region.
The judgment was delivered by Criminal Court 4 of the High Court. This court handles serious criminal matters.
The court found both Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining guilty of illegal mining. This verdict follows charges brought against them.
The illegal mining activities took place on a concession in Samreboi. This area is in the Western Region of Ghana.
The Judicial Service announced the verdict. Further details on the sentencing are expected.