Judge Who Sentenced Chairman Wontumi Is Also Presiding Over Gifty Oware’s NSS Ghost Names Case

Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay has become a subject of public discussion after presiding over two major cases involving prominent political and public figures in Ghana.

The first involves Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party. The Accra High Court, under Justice Kocuvie-Tay’s supervision, reportedly handed him a 20-year prison sentence with hard labour over the Samreboi illegal mining case.

The ruling has generated widespread reactions, with members of the public expressing different opinions about the outcome.

In another matter, Justice Kocuvie-Tay is presiding over the case involving former NSS Deputy Executive Director Gifty Oware-Mensah. The prosecution is examining allegations that ghost names were fraudulently added to the National Service Scheme payroll, potentially causing financial losses to the state.

The judge’s involvement in both proceedings has attracted attention because of their public significance. Nevertheless, the assignment of cases to judges follows established judicial procedures.

As the legal proceedings continue, public interest in Justice Kocuvie-Tay’s role remains high. Chairman Wontumi’s lawyers are also expected to appeal the court’s decision and sentence before a higher court.

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