A court in Accra has told Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, that he must defend himself in an ongoing trial. This order comes from the Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court.
Mr. Boasiako faces charges related to mining activities. He is accused of permitting two people to mine on a concession belonging to him.
The prosecution alleges that this mining was done without the required ministerial approval. This is a key point in the case.
The presiding judge made the decision to have Mr. Boasiako open his defence after considering the evidence presented by the prosecution.
This means the court believes the prosecution has shown enough evidence to require Mr. Boasiako to explain his side of the story.
The trial is for alleged offenses concerning mining operations. The specific details of the alleged illegal mining are part of the court proceedings.
This case highlights ongoing efforts to manage and regulate mining activities across the country. The Judicial Service is overseeing the legal process.