A court in Accra has ordered Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, to start his defence. He is on trial for allowing mining without the necessary approval.
The prosecution had accused him of permitting two people to mine on his concession. This occurred without ministerial consent.
The judge at Criminal Court 4 of the High Court made the decision. This followed a ruling on the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The judge concluded that the prosecution had presented enough evidence to proceed. Wontumi must now respond to the charges.
The case relates to alleged illegal mining activities.
The specific details of the mining permit violations are central to the trial.
Further proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges.
The Judicial Service oversees these court proceedings.