Prosecution closes case against Wontumi, two others in Tano-Nimire illegal mining trial
The prosecution has closed its case in the trial of former Ashanti Regional NPP chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, and two others accused of illegal mining in the Tano-Nimire Forest Reserve. The State, according to a report by myjoyonline.com, rested its case at the Accra Criminal Court after calling three witnesses, two former employees of Akonta Mining […]
The prosecution has concluded its case against former Ashanti Regional NPP chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and two others in the ongoing illegal mining trial at Tano-Nimire Forest Reserve. The State rested its case at the Accra Criminal Court after presenting evidence from three witnesses, including two former employees of Akonta Mining Company Limited and a detective from the Ghana Police Service.
The prosecution's case hinged on the testimony of the former employees, who alleged Antwi-Boasiako's involvement in the company's mining activities within the reserve, supported by drone footage, audiovisual materials, and official communications. The defence has until October 30 to request a recall of the first prosecution witness for further cross-examination, with the case adjourned to November 4. The court has yet to rule on the allegations against the accused.
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