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Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal mining activities. The bail was set at GH¢1 million with two sureties, which Wontumi has successfully fulfilled.
The investigation into Wontumi’s alleged involvement in illegal mining activities has been ongoing, with the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, issuing an ultimatum last Friday warning that Wontumi would be arrested if he failed to report to the police. In response, Wontumi reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Wontumi is expected to face three mining-related charges when he appears before the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. His lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has stated that Wontumi is prepared to cooperate fully with investigators. However, Appiah-Kubi cautioned against any move to revoke Wontumi’s existing police enquiry bail, saying such an action would be “vigorously resisted”.
The charges against Wontumi are related to alleged illegal mining activities, including operating without a license and polluting water bodies. The investigation into Akonta Mining Limited, a company linked to Wontumi, has revealed that the company allegedly sold mining concessions within the Aboi Forest to unauthorized miners.
The government’s crackdown on illegal mining, also known as galamsey, has been ongoing, with efforts to protect the country’s natural resources and environment. The case against Wontumi highlights the government’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for environmental degradation and illegal activities.
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