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Wontumi, Akonta Mining Face Six Charges Over Alleged Illegal Mining

October 7, 2025 Jasmine Adjei

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his company Akonta Mining Limited have been charged with six counts of violating Ghana’s Minerals and Mining Act. The charges were filed by the Attorney General’s Office at the Accra High Court. Wontumi, who serves as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is being tried alongside Kwame Antwi, a director of Akonta Mining. The charges stem from alleged unauthorised mining activities carried out in the Samreboi Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. According to the charge…

Illegal Mining Case: Wontumi to Appear in Court After Bail

October 6, 2025 Jasmine Adjei

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako widely known as Chairman Wontumi has been granted bail by the Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) following allegations linked to illegal mining activities. Wontumi appeared before the CID on Monday, October 6, 2025, after receiving an ultimatum from Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine, who warned of arrest if he failed to report. He was released on bail set at GH¢1 million with two sureties, which he has fulfilled. His legal team, led by Andy Appiah-Kubi, stated that…