Court sets Nov. 4 for Wontumi bail ruling
THE High Court in Accra will on November 4, 2026, rule on an application for bail filed by former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Mr Antwi-Boasiako is seeking bail pending his appeal against the 20-year prison sentence imposed on him for illegal mining. His … The post Court sets Nov. 4 for Wontumi bail ruling…
The High Court in Accra has set November 4, 2026, for a bail ruling regarding Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also known as Chairman Wontumi. Mr. Antwi-Boasiako is currently seeking bail while appealing a 20-year prison sentence for illegal mining. His legal representative, Samuel Atta Akyea, argued in favor of granting bail, emphasizing that his client is a person of good standing who employs hundreds of individuals and has consistently attended court proceedings throughout the trial.
However, the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, opposed the application, contending that Mr. Antwi-Boasiako poses a flight risk and could potentially flee if released on bail. He maintained that the appellant's rights were not violated and expressed confidence that the appellate court would uphold the High Court's decision.
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako has appealed both his conviction and sentence, requesting the Court of Appeal to overturn the trial court's verdict.
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