{
  "id": 16756768,
  "title": "Prosecution closes case against Wontumi, two others in Tano-Nimire illegal mining trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/prosecution-closes-case-against-wontumi-two-others-in-tano-nimire",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T14:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/prosecution-closes-case-against-wontumi-two-others-in-tano-nimire-illegal-mining-trial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}