There was serious tension at the Akonta Mining premises after a shocking discovery by Ghana’s National Security operatives. According to emerging reports, a large quantity of hidden gold and a total cash sum of 157 million Ghana cedis were found at the mining site allegedly linked to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
The discovery reportedly followed a discreet intelligence operation conducted by the National Security team after suspicions of unaccounted gold dealings and financial concealment within the Akonta Mining operations. The operation, which was said to have lasted several hours, uncovered the hidden cash and gold in underground storage compartments believed to have been deliberately concealed to avoid detection.
Sources close to the investigation revealed that the operation was carried out in the presence of officials from the Attorney-General’s Department and the Ghana Revenue Authority to ensure transparency in handling the evidence. The confiscated items have since been secured under tight protection while investigations continue into the origin of the money and the legitimacy of the gold.
Officials have not yet released an official statement confirming whether Wontumi himself is under investigation, but reports suggest that key figures associated with Akonta Mining are currently assisting with inquiries. The Attorney-General’s office is also expected to issue a formal update in the coming days to clarify the legal steps that will follow this major discovery.
The incident has sparked mixed reactions among the public, with many calling for full transparency and accountability in the mining sector. Critics argue that this latest revelation reinforces long-standing concerns about illegal mining activities and corruption in the management of Ghana’s natural resources.
Meanwhile, supporters of Chairman Wontumi have urged the public to remain calm, arguing that the discovery does not automatically implicate him until a proper investigation determines the facts.
This major development adds to the growing controversies surrounding Akonta Mining, which has previously faced accusations of operating in protected forest reserves. The Attorney-General’s Department and National Security are expected to collaborate closely to ensure that the findings are handled lawfully and that any wrongdoing is duly prosecuted.
As the nation awaits further clarification, Ghanaians are calling for justice and transparency in uncovering the full truth behind the hidden gold and the staggering 157 million cedis found at the Akonta Mining site.
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