The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has denied allegations that he authorised prosecution witness Henry Okum to undertake mining activities on Akonta Mining’s concession. …
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Bernard Antwi Boasiako
Also known as: Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako
Ashanti Regional Chairman contesting NPP national chairmanship while facing criminal trial over mining activities and Exim Bank charges.
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- May 2026
Accra court sets May 28 deadline for Wontumi defence witnesses
An Accra court has given lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a final deadline of Thursday, May 28, 2026, to produce any additional witnesses in his ongoing criminal trial. …
Wontumi’s fate near as court gives final deadline for witnesses
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has expressed support for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in his quest for the party’s national chairmanship. …
Freddie Blay pledges support for Wontumi’s bid for NPP national chairmanshipThe campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has condemned what it describes as a series of insults and personal attacks circulating on social media, urging restraint and decorum as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) continues its internal campaign activities. …
Wontumi camp condemns insults and personal attacks in ongoing internal campaignThe Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Haruna Mohammed, has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, over criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility. …
Haruna Mohammed defends Wontumi over Exim Bank loan ChargesNational Chairman, hopeful, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed sorrow over the death of Maxwell Kofi Anti, a personal aide to the Member of Parliament for Oda, Akwasi Acquah, following a road accident during …
Oda-Nkwanta road crash: Chairman Wontumi mourns MP’s aide, extends condolences to victimsBernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has begun a series of stakeholder engagements within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s upcoming National Executive elections. …
Chairman Wontumi pays a courtesy call on Bawumia and Akufo-Addo ahead of NPP national electionsThe Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally unveiled his campaign team ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. …
NPP’s Wontumi outlines campaign team for national chairmanship bidLawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi , Andy Appiah-Kubi, says case management proceedings involving three witnesses in the Samreboi case have been concluded, with the court expected to resume hearing on May 14, 2026. …
Chairman Wontumi’s Samreboi case adjourned to May 14 after case management hearingThe High Court’s Criminal Court 4 on Thursday sat to continue proceedings in the trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, over alleged illegal mining activities linked to a concession at Samreboi. …
Tell them you are causing the delays – Judge clashes with Wontumi’s lawyers in court
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Wontumi denies authorising illegal mining on concession
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NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako denied in court that he authorised mining on Akonta Mining's concession, saying his arrangement with witness Henry Okum was only for land reclamation and coconut cultivation. The prosecution contends that he knowingly allowed mining activities and intentionally distanced himself from operations.
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Today
Wontumi denies authorising illegal mining on concession
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako denied in court that he authorised mining on Akonta Mining's concession, saying his arrangement with witness Henry Okum was only for land reclamation and coconut cultivation. The prosecution contends that he knowingly allowed mining activities and intentionally distanced himself from operations.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Accra court sets May 28 deadline for Wontumi defence witnesses
An Accra court has given lawyers for Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) a final deadline of Thursday, May 28, 2026, to produce additional witnesses in his criminal trial. The court warned that failure to present witnesses by then would result in the court assuming the defence has no further witnesses and proceeding to addresses before setting a judgment date.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Freddie Blay endorses Wontumi for NPP national chairmanship
Former NPP National Chairman Freddie Blay has expressed support for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) in his bid for the party's national chairmanship. Blay praised Wontumi's campaign structure and assured him of backing throughout the race.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Wontumi campaign condemns social media insults during NPP internal race
Bernard Antwi Boasiako's campaign team has condemned videos on TikTok by a user called "Boya" that allegedly contain insults and personal attacks on its management members, calling for restraint and pledging to focus on issue-based campaigning rather than character attacks.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP deputy secretary defends Wontumi over Exim Bank charges
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) against criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility, arguing that any irregularities should be blamed on the bank rather than the beneficiary and accusing the Attorney-General of targeting political opponents.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 17 May
NPP Chairman Wontumi mourns aide killed in road crash
NPP National Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has expressed condolences following the death of Maxwell Kofi Anti, aide to Oda MP Akwasi Acquah, who was killed in a road accident on May 17 while the party monitored Polling Station Executive Elections in the Eastern Region. Three others remain in critical condition, including the Deputy Constituency Organiser at Koforidua Regional Hospital.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Ashanti NPP Chair Wontumi meets Bawumia, Akufo-Addo for chairmanship bid
Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has begun stakeholder engagements within the party ahead of its National Executive elections, paying courtesy calls on NPP 2028 flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to formally inform them of his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP's Wontumi announces campaign team for national chairmanship race
Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has unveiled his campaign team for the NPP's internal elections, drawing on experienced politicians and party figures after nationwide consultations. The team includes former MPs and ministers such as Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh as Campaign Chairman and George Boahen Oduro as Campaign Manager.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Chairman Wontumi's mining case adjourned to May 14 next year
A case management hearing in the Samreboi mining case involving Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been concluded, with the court adjourning proceedings to May 14, 2026. Chairman Wontumi and co-accused are on trial for allegedly transferring mining rights in Akonta Mining's Samreboi concession to a third party without approval from the Minister responsible for Mines.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Judge clashes with Wontumi's lawyers over trial scheduling delays
The High Court's Criminal Court 4 continued proceedings in the trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over alleged illegal mining activities at Samreboi concession without required authorisation. During proceedings on May 7, 2026, the defence lawyer resisted proposed dates for opening the defence case and requested longer adjournments, prompting a sharp reaction from presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who accused defence lawyers of contributing to delays in Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) cases.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
NPP bigwigs gather for Wontumi's 50th birthday celebration
Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, marked his 50th birthday with a church service at Christ the King Catholic Church in Kumasi, attended by NPP figures including running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and National Organiser Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →