President John Mahama was officially informed on Monday of the death of Yaa Naa Abukari II, Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, who died on July 11, 2026, while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. A delegation from Dagbon invited the President to attend the late Yaa Naa's seventh day Adua on Friday, July 24, 2026, with the installation of Regent Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II scheduled for July 31, 2026.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the succession process in the Dagbon Kingdom will proceed peacefully following the death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II on July 16, citing the late monarch's strengthening of institutions and adoption of the Dagbon Constitution as foundations for orderly transition.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress Deputy Director of IT and Elections says the 20-year sentence handed to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako represents justice for communities devastated by illegal mining, citing polluted water bodies, destroyed forests, and health concerns affecting residents.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has criticized the John Mahama administration for selective prosecution in illegal mining cases, arguing that while its own Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako received a 20-year prison sentence, the government has failed to act against individuals within the NDC linked to illegal mining activities. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong rejected the idea that Wontumi's conviction demonstrated the government's commitment to tackling illegal mining.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court granted bail pending appeal to Herald newspaper editor Larry Alans-Dogbey following his conviction for contempt of court. The court ordered him to remain on bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, pending the determination of his appeal.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana and HANA Ghana have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on integrity and anti-corruption efforts, with plans to extend integrity programmes to over 100 senior high schools and tertiary institutions and reach more than 20,000 students through integrity clubs and values-based education.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has let its six-month resignation deadline expire for government appointees seeking to contest party positions in the December 2026 internal elections. The requirement, announced on January 29, 2026, mandated that party members holding ministerial, executive, and local government posts resign at least six months before filing nominations, though board positions were exempted.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court is expected to deliver judgment on July 20 in an alleged illegal mining case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), though the defence has applied to halt proceedings pending a Supreme Court constitutional decision. Wontumi, charged through his company Akonta Mining over alleged illegal mining at Samreboi in the Western Region, has denied the allegations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 nationwide poll by Africa Policy Lens of 3,540 NDC constituency and branch executives found National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah leading the 2028 presidential flagbearership race with 33.8% support, up from 31.9% in April, while Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu surged to second with 22.5%, up from 17.9%.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Policy Lens survey of 3,540 NDC Constituency and Branch Executives between June 24 and July 3 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah extending his lead to 33.8%, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu jumping to 22.5% for second place, and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's support collapsing from 30.1% to 9.7% in two months.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called on the Foreign Minister to brief Parliament on diplomatic relations with South Africa following the killing of Ghanaian businessman Bashiru Isak in Cape Town, citing concerns over attacks on foreign nationals in that country.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Parliament should reject the Council of State's advice against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which would remove restrictions barring dual citizens from public office. The author contends the Council's position is legally and historically flawed, noting diaspora remittances exceed US$7.8 billion annually and that the Supreme Court has struck down part of the exclusionary regime.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson will present the government's New Economic Policy during the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on July 23, marking a transition from economic stabilisation to long-term growth and consolidating recent macroeconomic gains. The review will also cover Ghana's concluded IMF Extended Credit Facility programme, transition to a new Policy Coordination Instrument, and progress on external debt restructuring.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama expressed confidence that completed sections of the Ho-Aflao Highway reconstruction project will be commissioned within six months, with substantial portions expected ready for use by early or mid-2027. The Government divided the highway into five sections and awarded each to a different contractor to accelerate construction and improve monitoring.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the Supreme Court and chieftaincy institution, though different in form and authority source, exist for the same purpose: to preserve justice, secure peace, and protect personal dignity. Speaking in Kumasi at a lecture marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court, he noted that one institution operates through the constitution while the other operates through custom, yet both meet at the same point of purpose.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Chief Executive reaffirmed the Assembly's commitment to sustainable growth and development aimed at improving lives and livelihoods and eliminating poverty across the municipality. He highlighted progress in healthcare access, road networks, and agricultural support, and noted the Assembly's focus on urban agriculture for food security and job creation.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty-five aspirants filed nominations for various executive positions in the Ashanti Regional branch of the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections, with vetting scheduled for July 20, 2026. Seven women are among the candidates seeking regional leadership roles.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
One hundred and fifty-three of Ghana's 261 MMDAs scored at least 50 per cent in the 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, compared with 87 in 2024. Bia East District Assembly ranked first nationally with 94.50%, while Tolon District Assembly led in the Northern Region with 86.50%.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former UN Office for West Africa Head, has urged African leaders to enact strong political finance rules to ensure transparency in campaign funding. He was speaking at a High-Level Convening in Ghana where the Accra Declaration on Regulating Financing of Politics in Africa was adopted to advance democratic integrity on the continent.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Martin de Porres Polling Station in Ablekuma West has urged NPP members and stakeholders to participate in an Electoral Affairs Committee hearing into alleged irregularities in the party's internal constituency elections. While some concerns have been addressed, including the restoration of his name to the electoral register, he said many other irregularities remain unresolved and should be examined by the committee.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 serving as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades within a month to "max out" its capabilities, following questions about its security features. Trump began using the jet on July 1 after accepting it as a gift last year, though he briefly switched to an older Air Force One mid-month.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As part of the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary, judges and lawyers engaged directly with Makola Market traders on legal issues including spousal rights, marriage and child custody, conducted in multiple local languages. A Justice of the Court of Appeal emphasized that every individual has legally protected rights and that courts exist to administer justice to all, regardless of social or economic status.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Samuel Kwabina Antwi, in his capacity as Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI, has filed a High Court suit in Accra against the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West Mavis Kuukua Bissue and two others concerning the repatriation of the severed head of the late Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe II, and seeks to halt a planned Ahanta heritage month programme.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian highlife musician K.K. Fosu has reaffirmed his intention to contest the Akuapem North parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the 2028 general election, saying he is confident of defeating incumbent MP Sammy Awuku of the NPP.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, to 20 years imprisonment and a 10,000 penalty units fine (GH¢120,000) for illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. He was convicted on all six counts including assigning mineral rights without approval and facilitating an unlicensed mining operation under the Minerals and Mining Act.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged newly elected NPP constituency executives in the Central Region to approach politics as a spiritual exercise, calling on party members to seek divine guidance, remain united, and strengthen grassroots structures as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty-one aspirants have filed nominations to contest various executive positions in the NPP's Volta Regional elections, with candidates to undergo vetting in Ho on Monday, July 20, before the elections proceed. Incumbent Regional Chairman Makafui Woanyah seeks a third term but faces competition from former Regional Secretary Joseph Homenya, among multiple contests across regional officer positions.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, warned that Ghana risks reintroducing the repealed criminal libel law if police continue arresting people over alleged false publications instead of allowing civil legal processes. He cited the arrest of broadcaster Kwabena Bobie Ansah over claims about former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo as an example, arguing that defamation should be handled through the National Media Commission, retractions, apologies, or civil court suits rather than police action.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and reconnect with its traditional position as champion of enterprise and wealth creation. He acknowledged that business dissatisfaction with policies during the NPP's previous administration contributed to economic hardship and declining confidence, and called on the party to listen, reflect, and make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
International corporate lawyer Vicky Bright has described the government's proposed tribunals bill as constitutionally problematic and urged authorities to provide public reassurance before proceeding, arguing the matter should not be treated as partisan but as an issue of national importance affecting Ghana's constitutional democracy and public confidence in the justice system.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, has officially declared his intention to run for National First Vice Chairman, pledging to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structures ahead of the 2028 elections. He argued the party must reflect on its 2024 electoral defeat and return to its founding ideals.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 performance survey by Global Info Analytics ranked Members of Parliament across 83 constituencies, with Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam/Adoagyiri) recording 98% approval and George Kwame Aboagye (Asene-Manso-Akroso) recording 9% approval. The survey revealed significant variations in public approval across the country.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, was ranked seventh among the top 10 best-performing legislators in Global InfoAnalytics' June 2026 performance ratings across 83 constituencies, recording an 88 per cent rating in the "Excellent/Very Good/Good" category.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 Global InfoAnalytics survey assessing constituents' perceptions across 83 constituencies ranked Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh first with a 98 per cent approval rating, followed by Simon Avoringo (Navrongo Central, 93 per cent) and Gideon Boako (Tano North, 88 per cent) among Ghana's top-performing MPs.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) and his company Akonta Mining Limited faced judgment in the Accra High Court on July 20, 2026, over alleged unauthorised mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region, though the defence applied to halt proceedings pending a Supreme Court decision on constitutional issues.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has unveiled plans to redevelop the Ho Sports Stadium into a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex, including commercial spaces such as shops and restaurants. The government will fund the project, complete architectural designs, and conduct public consultation before construction begins.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed the Republic's appeal in a $270,000 gold export fraud case, finding that Detective Chief Inspector George Kingsley Adu showed real likelihood of bias by cultivating a close relationship with the foreign complainant while treating the original investigator with suspicion, leading to the acquittal of Kwame Amponsah and Christopher Obareke on charges of conspiracy to defraud, defrauding by false pretence, and money laundering.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Coalition of Elected Constituency Executives of the NPP from Greater Accra has declared support for General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong's second term bid, citing his party reforms including organisational assessment, officer training, weak constituency interventions, and execution of evidence-based political strategy. The group's spokesperson said calls for the General Secretary's resignation do not represent the views of newly elected constituency leaders.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NPP in the Ashanti region began vetting aspirants for regional party positions on Monday, with the exercise set to conclude on Tuesday. Thirty-five people are contesting for various executive positions, including seven women and 28 men, ahead of elections scheduled for August 2026.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lawyer Sulley Sambian, NPP North East Regional Secretary and former CEO of the Northern Development Authority, has announced his intention to contest the NPP North East Regional chairmanship. He pledged to run an issue-based campaign focused on uniting the party and restoring confidence among grassroots members.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment after the High Court in Accra convicted him in the Sarmreboi case. The court found him guilty on all charges.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Awentami Paul Afoko, a National Chairman aspirant of the NPP, called on the party to restore confidence among Ghana's business community, acknowledging that some policies under the party's previous administration had eroded private-sector trust and caused economic uncertainty. He urged the party to return to its founding principles of economic freedom and private enterprise through renewed engagement with traders, manufacturers, farmers, and other key economic actors.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Vice President Bawumia has called on President Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that Parliament rushed the legislation through despite objections from the Minority and organised labour, and contending that such reform requires broader national consultation.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Attorney-General's Office has admitted to the High Court that it does not possess key documents relating to the disputed GH¢49.1 million transaction at the centre of the prosecution's case against former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others. The disclosure followed a Court of Appeal order directing the prosecution to produce missing bank statements, records relating to the source and purpose of the funds, and other documents essential to the defence.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
William Nyarko, Executive Director of ACILA, has advocated for reforms in political finance laws across Africa to require electoral candidates to disclose campaign donations and file financial returns, arguing that the current legal gap enables corruption and state capture.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Twelve polling station executives from Adansi Asokwa have petitioned the NPP National Steering Committee to reconsider its annulment of the constituency executives' election held July 11, 2026. The group claims the NSC provided no reasons, evidence, or specific violations for the July 15 annulment decision.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been transferred to Nsawam Medium Security Prison to serve a 20-year sentence following his conviction for illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay also imposed a fine of 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000), with an additional three-year default sentence if unpaid.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Government Spokesperson Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah has expressed disappointment over the Accra High Court's decision to convict NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region, arguing the evidence did not establish Wontumi's personal involvement.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Awula Serwah, convener of the Economic Conscious Citizens, says NPP support activities for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison, will not change the court's judgment. She criticized the party's decision to review the conviction, arguing that illegal mining is an existential threat to Ghana and that accountability should transcend political considerations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining says although the government has made some progress tackling galamsey, illegal mining activities continue to threaten Ghana's forests, rivers and mining communities, and the situation on the ground does not reflect an end to impunity. The coalition commended the government's decision to revoke amendments affecting Achimota Forest but warned more decisive and uniform enforcement across all regions is needed.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal mining. Environmental activist Awula Serwah welcomed the conviction as a milestone in Ghana's fight against illegal mining and called on authorities to expand investigations and prosecute other influential figures involved in environmental destruction.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An aspiring Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the NPP has called Wontumi's 20-year jail sentence shocking and urged the party to pursue an immediate appeal, expressing hope that an appellate process could result in his release or sentence reduction.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The court has adjourned the case of former National Service Scheme Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi to July 31, 2026, as the defence reviews documents ahead of filing an application to release frozen bank accounts linked to the alleged NSS ghost names scandal.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko has urged the party to rebuild trust with Ghana's business community and return to championing enterprise and wealth creation, acknowledging that past policies caused disillusionment, economic hardship, and declining investor confidence. He said the party must reflect on shortcomings, listen to business concerns, and demonstrate humility to make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Chairman in the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), and his company Akonta Mining were convicted by the Accra High Court on July 20 for illegal mining at Samreboi in the Western Region and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment; he plans to appeal the sentence.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The First Vice Chairman of the NPP in Ashanti Region said the party will work to secure a presidential pardon for party Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), who received a 20-year prison sentence. He described the sentence as excessive and appealed to President Mahama to exercise compassion, saying the case will motivate party members to return the NPP to power.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's leadership, flagbearer, and legal team have met to review the court's judgment against Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who received a 20-year sentence in the Samreboi mining matter, to determine next steps. The party plans to issue an official statement after concluding deliberations.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, said he would have preferred the Accra High Court to impose the maximum 25-year custodial sentence on NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who received 20 years' imprisonment for illegal mining. Ashigbey argued that those who finance and facilitate illegal mining deserve the harshest punishment available under law.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has called the conviction and 20-year sentencing of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over illegal mining on the Samreboi concession a landmark moment, urging it to trigger a broader crackdown on politically exposed persons involved in galamsey.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed APSL's application to overturn a High Court decision that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited, ruling that APSL lacked legal and corporate capacity to initiate arbitration for the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour and fined GHS 120,000 by an Accra High Court after his conviction on sixteen counts of facilitating illegal mining at his Samreboi concession.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kwame Owusu Danso, Executive Director of Lands and Mines Watch Ghana, has called for broad national consultation on the proposed Tribunals Bill, cautioning that many Ghanaians retain painful memories of how tribunals were used to intimidate and suppress dissent in the past. He stressed the importance of extensive stakeholder consultation to assure the public that the reintroduced system would not repeat historical mistakes, and raised concerns about provisions allowing non-lawyers to serve on tribunal panels.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, has appealed to President Mahama not to assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, but instead hold broad consultations with key stakeholders. Bawumia said the bill, which Parliament passed after waiving the mandatory one-day interval despite objections from the Minority and organised labour, has the potential to reshape Ghana's justice system and warrants wider national discussion.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko stated that the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and return to its identity as a champion of enterprise and wealth creation if it wants to regain political relevance. Speaking at a press conference on July 14, 2026, Afoko acknowledged that sections of the business community became dissatisfied with policies and decisions taken during the NPP's previous administration, and called for the party to listen to these concerns and make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra High Court sentenced NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of GHS 120,000 for unauthorised assignment of mining rights in the Samreboi mining case. NPP leadership and its Flagbearer are meeting to review the judgment and determine next steps.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) as fair and well-reasoned, noting the judge's sound analysis. Kpebu cited the prosecution's evidence, including testimony from a witness who admitted carrying out illegal mining activities and stated that Wontumi had given him access to the concession where the mining took place.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority has rejected media reports claiming the Auditor-General's Performance Audit Report found financial losses, corruption or misappropriation, stating the audit established no such findings and criticising publications for omitting management responses.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has objected to the 20-year prison sentence handed down to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on two counts under the Minerals and Mining Act, alleging procedural irregularities including denial of counsel and selective prosecution, and vowing to appeal to higher courts.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Caucus of NPP Members of Parliament has expressed unwavering solidarity with regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following his conviction and 20-year prison sentence in an illegal mining case involving Akonta Mining Limited. While reaffirming respect for the judiciary, the MPs said they remain confident the appellate process will overturn the conviction.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu argues that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's conviction was inevitable given prosecution witness testimony, particularly from the person who conducted the mining activities and testified that Wontumi gave him access to the concession. Kpebu described the case as "an open and shut case" because the mining activities were unauthorised and the witness testimony went uncontradicted.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Caucus of NPP Members of Parliament has declared support for the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following a High Court judgment against him, stating the ruling remains subject to appeal and expressing confidence that justice will prevail through the appellate process.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed doubts about the appeal prospects of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment in connection with illegal mining. Speaking on Joy FM, Kpebu said he had not identified compelling legal grounds that could lead an appellate court to overturn the High Court's decision, though Wontumi's legal team has indicated its intention to appeal.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has accused the Mahama government of selective prosecution following the 20-year prison sentence given to its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), alleging that while the government has pursued political opponents aggressively, it has not acted against NDC members publicly linked to illegal mining.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has disputed the Accra High Court's conviction of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on illegal mining charges, arguing the verdict was based on assumptions rather than proof beyond reasonable doubt and that no evidence demonstrated an unlawful assignment of his mineral concession.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's General Secretary has accused the government of using the conviction of the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), to divert attention from Ghana's pressing national challenges. Wontumi was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment and fined 10,000 penalty units over illegal mining activities.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's General Secretary Justin Kodua has criticized the government's anti-illegal mining campaign as selective, arguing that the conviction of the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako should not be celebrated as a political victory and that similar allegations against NDC-affiliated individuals remain unresolved.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court convicted and sentenced NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years in jail for illegal mining on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Leading NPP members have characterized the ruling as excessive and politically motivated, with some alleging it is part of a broader agenda to target opposition figures.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the High Court's conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed on its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), for illegal mining activities at Samreboi, and vows to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal, calling the judgment "fundamentally flawed."
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy Director of IT and Elections has criticized the Accra High Court's 20-year prison sentence for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession, arguing the maximum 25-year sentence would have been more appropriate given the environmental damage caused.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has labeled its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) a "political prisoner" following his 20-year conviction in an illegal mining case and vows to appeal the High Court judgment, arguing the conviction lacked evidentiary support.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party held an emergency meeting with national executives, its flagbearer, and legal team to review a High Court judgment against the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a Samreboi mining case, and to determine its next legal and political response.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The High Court in Accra sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, to 20 years in prison on each of two counts related to illegal mining, to run concurrently, and imposed fines of 10,000 penalty units per count. Akonta Mining Limited, which was jointly charged, was convicted and fined 15,000 penalty units per count; the court found the company had assigned mineral rights without ministerial approval and that Wontumi exercised direct control over the mining lease.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the High Court conviction of its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), describing the judgment as a "travesty of justice" and vowing to challenge it at the Court of Appeal. The party's General Secretary said the conviction was not supported by evidence and that it was never disputed the chairman had lawfully acquired his mineral concession.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →