Akonta Mining Limited — company convicted for permitting unlicensed mining operations on Samreboi concession in Western Region.
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Joy Online
… Chairman Wontumi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted by the High Court in connection with illegal mining activities involving Akonta Mining Limited. …
Ashanti Caucus NPP MPs rally behind Wontumi after convictionJoy Online
… Chairman Wontumi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence after the High Court found him guilty in connection with illegal mining activities involving Akonta Mining Limited. …
NPP declares Wontumi a ‘political prisoner’, vows to appeal convictionDaily Guide
… Akonta Mining Limited, which was jointly charged, was convicted on two counts and fined 15,000 penalty units per count Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay delivered the judgment after dismissing a last-minute defence application to delay the ruling and refer constitutional questions to th …
Wontumi Jailed 20 Years Over Akonta Mining CaseJoy Online
… Mr Asare Donkor said his investigative reports on illegal mining activities in the Samreboi area and the destruction of the Tano River have highlighted the environmental damage caused by mining operations linked to Akonta Mining Limited. …
Long way to go in prosecuting those behind environmental destruction – Erastus Asare DonkorJoy Online
… His comments come in the wake of the conviction of Chairman Wontumi in a high-profile illegal mining case involving Akonta Mining Limited. …
Wontumi conviction should inspire stronger fight against galamsey – AshigbeyJoy Online
… The full charge sheet, dated October 6, 2025, reveals that Wontumi, his company Akonta Mining Limited, and a third accused person who remains at large are being prosecuted under the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 201 …
Wontumi Samreboi Case: Full charges under Minerals and Mining ActJoy Online
… The judgment, scheduled for today, July 20, 2026, follows months of legal proceedings in which Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, faced charges over alleged unauthorised mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region The anticipated ruling follows …
Wontumi arrives at Accra High Court for judgment in Samreboi mining caseJoy Online
Lawyers for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his company Akonta Mining Limited, have filed an urgent application at the High Court seeking to defer judgment in their ongoing illegal mining tr …
Atta Akyea files motion to postpone July 3 judgment in Akonta Mining trialJoy Online
… He told the court that the accused persons, including Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, are being tried on multiple charges relating to alleged illegal mining activities within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. …
Prosecution witness alleges Chairman Wontumi ordered mining in protected Tano Nimiri Forest ReserveJoy Online
… He, Akonta Mining Limited, and company director Kwame Antwi are also before the Accra High Court in a separate trial over alleged illegal mining activities at Samreboi, with judgment scheduled for July 3, 2026. …
Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH¢30m Exim Bank fraud trial — AG notifies High CourtBernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Martin Kpebu says NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) may wait until October for a hearing on his bail pending appeal, due to the courts' annual vacation before the new legal year. Wontumi's legal team plans to appeal his 20-year sentence for illegal mining after his conviction.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) says the defence will file an appeal against his conviction next week and immediately seek bail pending appeal, expressing hope the Court of Appeal will grant bail while considering the case.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Inusah Fuseini has dismissed claims that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) is a political prisoner, saying he is instead a common convict serving time for breaching the country's laws rather than for his political beliefs.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), says the Court of Appeal must review the trial judge's interpretation of mining assignment law after Wontumi's conviction for illegal mining on the Samreboi concession and sentence of 20 years imprisonment plus a fine of 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000).
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined GH¢120,000 for permitting others to mine on his company's concession at Samreboi in the Western Region. During sentencing, two unaffiliated lawyers stepped in to plead for a reduced sentence when the accused's own counsel appeared to struggle in mitigation.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Minister John Peter Amewu has described the 20-year prison sentence imposed on NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi) as "severe" and "shocking," saying it raises questions about proportionality and fairness in the administration of justice, while reaffirming his respect for the rule of law and judicial independence.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the jailed Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, made his first appearance at Accra High Court for the Tano Nimiri illegal mining case while serving a 20-year sentence from a separate Samreboi illegal mining conviction. He was convicted on six counts under the Minerals and Mining Act for unlawfully assigning mineral rights and facilitating illegal mining through Akonta Mining Limited.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Caucus of NPP Members of Parliament has declared unwavering support for the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako following his conviction by the High Court, describing him as a resilient leader whose contributions to the NPP cannot be diminished by a single court judgment.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana's opposition NPP, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Accra High Court for illegal mining. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a formal challenge against the judgment, citing procedural irregularities including the absence of the lead defence counsel at verdict delivery, arguing this violated the constitutional right to counsel of choice.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the 20-year prison sentence handed to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako over illegal mining offences signals an end to political protection for those engaged in galamsey and demonstrates that individuals can no longer rely on political connections to avoid accountability.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority caucus has described the High Court judgment sentencing NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako to 20 years' imprisonment as fundamentally flawed, citing four major legal defects including the trial judge's refusal to refer constitutional questions to the Supreme Court. The Minority says it will pursue legal and parliamentary avenues to challenge the judgment.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former New Edubiase MP George Oduro has questioned Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay's handling of Bernard Antwi Boasiako's galamsey trial, alleging the judge's conduct raised concerns. Oduro questioned why one judge is handling several NPP-related cases despite the availability of many High Court judges across Ghana.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), an aspirant for NPP national chairmanship, has not yet decided whether to continue his campaign following a recent jail sentence. His campaign manager said the team will consult with the NPP General Secretary and other stakeholders within a week to determine the way forward.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra has convicted Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) and sentenced him to 40 years' imprisonment with hard labour for offences under the Minerals and Mining Act arising from illegal mining activities at Samreboi. The court also convicted Akonta Mining Limited while the second accused remains at large.
21 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
John Darko, Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus, has criticized the High Court's conviction of former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, arguing the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining, and contending the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act by criminalizing a transfer that the law merely renders invalid.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lead Counsel for the Minority Caucus has criticized the High Court's conviction of former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), arguing that the prosecution failed to establish that Wontumi transferred his mining concession to persons engaged in illegal mining and that the court misinterpreted the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, which he contends renders such a transfer invalid rather than criminal.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini said he has no sympathy for former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako following his illegal mining conviction, arguing that galamsey has devastated rural communities' access to water and livelihoods.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has said he has no sympathy for former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) following his conviction in an illegal mining case, citing the devastating impact of galamsey on rural communities' access to water and farming livelihoods.
21 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 →
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 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 →
Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor says Ghana must do more to hold individuals and companies accountable for environmental destruction, framing recent convictions as a step rather than the end of the fight against illegal mining and its damage to natural resources.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, says the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako should inspire journalists, activists and citizens to intensify the campaign against galamsey and demand accountability from those protecting the country's natural resources.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra High Court has convicted Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, on all six charges under the Minerals and Mining Act in connection with illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. The charges allege that Wontumi and his company Akonta Mining Limited permitted mining operations without ministerial approval and facilitated unlicensed mining in 2024.
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 →
Lawyers for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and his company Akonta Mining Limited have filed a motion to defer the July 3 judgment in their illegal mining trial, citing the need for newly appointed counsel Samuel Atta Akyea to study the case record after the previous lawyer withdrew on June 11.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The lead investigator in the Tano Nimiri illegal mining case testified that NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako allegedly instructed mining in the protected forest reserve without authorisation. Chairman Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, are being tried on charges relating to alleged illegal mining activities within the reserve.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney-General in his trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. Wontumi and co-accused face charges of defrauding by false pretence, forging documents, money laundering, and causing financial loss to a public institution.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →