A High Court in Accra has ordered a man known as Chairman Wontumi to begin his defence in a trial related to galamsey activities. This happened after the court rejected his attempt to have the case dismissed.
The case involves charges concerning illegal mining activities at a concession located in Samreboi. The court's decision means the prosecution has presented enough evidence for the trial to continue.
Chairman Wontumi's legal team had argued there was no case to answer. However, the judge disagreed and ruled that he must present his side of the story.
The trial will now proceed to the stage where the defence must present evidence. The exact date for this next step has not yet been announced.
This ruling is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to address illegal mining across the country. Galamsey remains a significant environmental and legal challenge.