The Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by lawyers for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, seeking additional disclosures from state prosecutors.
The defence team had argued that the documents requested were critical to adequately preparing their case. The application followed an earlier adjournment on November 25, 2025, during which lead counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi informed the court of their intention to formally pursue the disclosures.
During proceedings on Monday, December 8, both sides presented their arguments. Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai urged the court to reject the request, insisting that the prosecution had fulfilled its disclosure obligations.
After reviewing the submissions, presiding judge Audrey Kocuvie-Tay struck out the application, ruling against the defence.
Speaking to journalists after the sitting, Mr. Appiah-Kubi said the ruling strengthened their belief that the prosecution did not possess the documents being requested. He added that the defence was satisfied with the outcome, noting that the decision aligned with their expectations.
Chairman Wontumi is currently facing criminal charges in connection with alleged breaches of Ghana’s mining laws.
In October, the Office of the Attorney-General filed a six-count charge against him at the Accra High Court (Criminal Division).
He is standing trial alongside Kwame Antwi and Akonta Mining Company Limited, a firm associated with him.
The charges stem from alleged unauthorized mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region and invoke provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995).
Source: www.kumasimail.com
