A High Court in Accra has ruled that Chairman Wontumi must defend himself in a galamsey trial. The court dismissed his submission arguing there was no case to answer.
The legal action relates to alleged galamsey activities on a concession in Samreboi. The court's decision means the trial will proceed to the defence stage.
Chairman Wontumi is now required to present his side of the story to the court. The prosecution has presented its evidence and the judge found it sufficient to proceed.