Lawyers Urge Court of Appeal to Acquit and Discharge Bernard Antwi Boasiako

Lawyers for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, have asked the Court of Appeal to overturn the High Court’s judgment against him and grant him an acquittal and discharge.

The defence team made the request during proceedings before the appellate court, arguing that the decision reached by the High Court was not supported by the evidence and legal principles presented during the trial. They maintained that the judgment contained errors serious enough to justify its cancellation.

Counsel representing Boasiako insisted that the High Court’s findings should not be allowed to stand. They urged the Court of Appeal to examine the issues raised during the original proceedings and conclude that the case did not provide sufficient grounds for the judgment delivered against their client.

The lawyers further argued that the alleged mistakes in the lower court’s decision required the intervention of the appellate court. Their preferred outcome is for the entire judgment to be set aside and replaced with an order formally acquitting and discharging the NPP regional chairman.

The appeal represents another important stage in the legal battle involving Wontumi, whose case has attracted considerable public attention because of his prominent position within the opposition party. Political supporters and other observers have continued to monitor developments, given the possible implications of the case for his reputation and political activities.

During the hearing, the defence presented arguments challenging aspects of the High Court proceedings. The legal team maintained that the appellate court should carefully assess both the factual findings and the legal reasoning behind the original judgment before reaching a final decision.

The Court of Appeal is expected to consider the submissions made by Wontumi’s lawyers alongside the arguments presented by the opposing side. Its eventual decision will determine whether the High Court’s judgment remains in force or is overturned.

Under Ghana’s judicial system, the Court of Appeal has the authority to review decisions made by lower courts where an appellant alleges errors of law or fact. Depending on the strength of the arguments and the applicable legal principles, the appellate court may uphold the original judgment, vary it or set it aside.

For Wontumi and his legal team, the central objective is to convince the judges that the High Court’s decision should be overturned and that he deserves to be acquitted and discharged.

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