AG Opposes Wontumi’s Bail Pending Appeal
Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi The Office of the Attorney General (AG) has opposed an application seeking bail for the jailed Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Read More... The post AG Opposes Wontumi’s Bail Pending Appeal appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
The Attorney General's Office has opposed an application for bail for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, pending an appeal of his conviction and 20-year prison sentence for mining violations. The office argues that there are no reasonable grounds for the appeal to succeed and that Chairman Wontumi is likely to flee if granted bail.
Convicted in July 2026, Chairman Wontumi was sentenced to 20 years for allowing mining without proper ministerial approval. His lawyers have appealed the conviction, claiming that the trial was legally flawed and that the appeal has a strong chance of success due to several significant legal and factual issues. However, the AG's Office contends that Chairman Wontumi poses a significant flight risk, citing his previous lawyer's assertions that he would resist arrest or breach bail conditions.
The office also asserts that his presence is not essential to the lawyer's appeal preparation, as the trial is already concluded and the lawyer only needs to submit a written address. The AG requests the court to dismiss the bail application summarily.
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