A court has ordered Wontumi to present his defense in a trial about illegal mining. This follows the court's decision to dismiss his request to have the case thrown out.
The politician had argued that prosecutors had not shown enough evidence for him to have to speak in his defense. Prosecutors disputed this argument.
The trial concerns allegations of galamsey activities. The specific concession involved is located in Samreboi.
The High Court in Accra made the ruling today. It means the case will proceed to the next stage of examination.
Wontumi must now present evidence to counter the charges against him.
This development indicates the court believes there is a case to answer.
Further proceedings will determine the final outcome of the trial.