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EXIM Bank

EXIM Bank — financial institution from which an alleged GH¢14–30 million loan facility was obtained through false representations in a case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako.

2026-04-282026-07-19

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In a Facebook post, Justice Srem-Sai said the deadline for completing the plea bargain process in *The Republic v Bernard Antwi-Boasiako & 2 Others*, popularly known as the EXIM Bank trial, will expire next week.

    No plea deal yet in Wontumi’s EXIM Bank trial – Srem-Sai
  3. Joy Online

    An Accra High Court has adjourned proceedings in the alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to July 27, 2026, to allow ongoing plea bargain negotiations to con

    Court adjourns GH¢30m EXIM Bank fraud case involving Chairman Wontumi over plea bargain talks
  4. June 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    It will require long-term financing from institutions such as GIRSAL, Development Bank Ghana, EXIM Bank, pension funds, private investors and export-focused financiers.

    Avocado: Ghana’s Next €2bn Export Win
  6. Joy Online

    It will require long-term financing from institutions such as GIRSAL, Development Bank Ghana, EXIM Bank, pension funds, private investors and export-focused financiers.

    Avocado: Ghana’s next €2bn export win
  7. Business & Financial Times

    It will require long-term financing from institutions such as GIRSAL, Development Bank Ghana, EXIM Bank, pension funds, private investors and export-focused financiers.

    Avocado: Ghana’s next €2 billion export win
  8. Joy Online

    Commenting on reports that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is seeking a plea bargain arrangement in the ongoing GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial, Mr Azeem said such agreements, althoug

    Wontumi Exim Bank fraud trial: Plea bargain can undermine the fight against corruption — Vitus Azeem
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The 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 Charges
  11. Joy Online

    She explained that businesses operating under the 24-hour economy framework would benefit from tax incentives, reduced electricity costs, and financing support through EXIM Bank.

    Ghana’s economic future depends on women—Trade Minister tells CEOs
  12. Joy Online

    She said women entrepreneurs would gain access to tax incentives, reduced electricity tariffs, and financing support through EXIM Bank.

    “We are not just inheriting change; we are driving it”—Trade Minister on Affirmative Action Law
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, AGI Chief Executive Officer Seth Twum-Akoaboah also highlighted persistent challenges in access to affordable financing, urging development finance institutions such as EXIM Bank, Development Bank Ghana and the National Investment B

    Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns
Politics

No plea deal reached yet in Wontumi EXIM Bank fraud trial

The News

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that plea bargain negotiations in the case against NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and two others have not resulted in an agreement, with the statutory 30-day negotiation period expiring next week. Wontumi and his co-accused face charges relating to an alleged GH¢14 million loan facility obtained from EXIM Bank for a farming project using false representations.

18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. No plea deal reached yet in Wontumi EXIM Bank fraud trial

    Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that plea bargain negotiations in the case against NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and two others have not resulted in an agreement, with the statutory 30-day negotiation period expiring next week. Wontumi and his co-accused face charges relating to an alleged GH¢14 million loan facility obtained from EXIM Bank for a farming project using false representations.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Court adjourns Wontumi EXIM fraud case for plea bargain talks

    An Accra High Court has adjourned proceedings in an alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to July 27, 2026, to allow ongoing plea bargain negotiations between the Attorney-General's Office and his lawyers to continue. Prosecutors told the court that discussions are still at a preliminary stage.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Avocado could generate €2 billion annually for Ghana

    Ghana's avocado sector, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just farming.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana's avocado sector could generate €2bn in annual exports

    Ghana's avocado industry, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create over 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just a farming activity.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's avocado sector could generate €2 billion annually

    Ghana's avocado value chain, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs across farming, nurseries, irrigation, and harvest operations.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Plea bargain in Wontumi trial risks weakening anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has warned that the increasing use of plea bargaining in corruption cases could weaken Ghana's fight against graft if not handled with transparency and strict safeguards, citing reports that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. 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

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana's economic future depends on women entrepreneurs, trade minister says

    Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare told female CEOs at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit that Ghana's economic future depends on unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors. The Minister said women constitute approximately 51 percent of Ghana's population and are an underutilised engine of national growth.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trade Minister highlights Affirmative Action Law implementation for women

    At the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare stated that the government is actively driving transformational policies to expand opportunities for women through legislation, financing, and institutional reforms, describing women's economic participation as a national competitiveness strategy rather than a gender programme.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. IMF programme exit may test Ghana's economic gains, AGI warns

    The Association of Ghana Industries cautions that Ghana's recent economic stability and investor confidence, supported by the IMF programme, may face pressure after the country exits the programme. The AGI emphasises the need for policy discipline, strengthened domestic production to reduce import reliance, and improved access to affordable financing to sustain progress.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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