Court Sets January 12 for Wontumi Mining Trial to Commence
The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman faces allegations of allowing unauthorized mining on his Samreboi concession, with trial proceedings set to begin January 12, 2026
- The trial of Wontumi over alleged unauthorized mining at his Samreboi concession is set to begin on January 12, 2026
- The prosecution has completed all disclosures, including witness statements, cash and evidence seized
- Trial proceedings will continue on multiple dates in January and February 2026 as witnesses are called to testify
The trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026, with the prosecution expected to call its first witness.
The case concerns allegations that Chairman Wontumi permitted mining activities on his Samreboi concession without the necessary authorization. The matter was adjourned for trial after the prosecution completed its disclosures.
At proceedings on Wednesday, December 17, the court confirmed that the prosecution had submitted all relevant documents and, with no pending applications, ordered the trial to be scheduled.
Among the disclosed materials are:
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Witness statements, including those attached to Detective Inspector Safo Asiedu’s statement
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GHS157,000 in cash and live BB cartridges
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Cautioned statements and charge statements of Chairman Wontumi and Michael Badu Ayisi
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Investigative report on a fire outbreak near the Samatex Company in Sameaboi
The prosecution’s full case file includes documents and statements considered critical for the trial.
Following the January 12 commencement, the trial will continue on January 13, 15, 19, 20, 26, and 29, and further sessions are scheduled for February 3, 4, 10, 12, and 15, 2026, as witnesses are called to testify.
