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 →
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 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 →
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 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 →
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 →