Wontumi’s two mining cases adjourned to Nov. 12 and Dec. 4

The two cases involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have been adjourned to November 12 and December 4, respectively.

In the first case, which concerns allegations that he permitted mining activities on his concession at Samreboi without the required approval, proceedings were adjourned to November 12.

The adjournment followed a request from the prosecution to enable them to serve the defense with necessary disclosures.

The second case, in which Wontumi is accused of engaging in mining operations within the Tano Nimire Forest Reserve without authorization, was postponed because the presiding judge is currently on leave.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General has formally discontinued the case against the fourth accused, Edward Akuoko, the General Manager of Akonta Mining — a company owned by Chairman Wontumi.

This follows the decision to have Mr. Akuoko serve as a prosecution witness.