Chairman Wontumi Arrives at Accra High Court Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been sighted arriving at the Accra High Court, attracting attention amid his ongoing legal proceedings.

Footage shared by GhanaWeb captured the moment Wontumi arrived at the court premises. His appearance comes as he continues to pursue legal options following his conviction in a case involving illegal mining activities linked to Akonta Mining Company Limited.

On July 20, 2026, the Accra High Court sentenced Wontumi to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of offences relating to the unauthorised assignment of mineral rights and facilitating unlicensed mining operations on a concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. The court also imposed a financial penalty.

Wontumi has challenged the conviction and sentence and is seeking bail pending an appeal. His legal team has argued that there are grounds to contest the judgment and that his release would allow him to work more closely with his lawyers as they prepare the appeal.

The prosecution has opposed the bail application, arguing that the circumstances do not justify his release while the appeal process is ongoing.

The High Court has scheduled November 4, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the bail application. The decision is expected to determine whether Wontumi can be temporarily released while his challenge to the conviction proceeds.

His legal case has attracted considerable public and political interest because of his position within the NPP and the seriousness of the offences for which he was convicted. The proceedings have also drawn attention to the enforcement of Ghana’s mining laws and the responsibilities of companies and individuals holding mineral rights.

The case concerns activities on Akonta Mining’s Samreboi concession, where the court found that mining operations had been facilitated without the required ministerial approval. Wontumi’s legal team has disputed aspects of the prosecution’s case and is pursuing an appeal against the judgment.

Although the latest GhanaWeb report focuses on video footage of Wontumi’s arrival at the Accra High Court, the available information does not establish the precise purpose of the appearance shown. It should therefore not be assumed that the footage was recorded during the bail proceedings or that a new ruling was delivered on that occasion.

Further developments are expected as the court considers the bail application and the wider appeal process continues.

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