Prosecution of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, is expected to begin on October 6.
Boasiako is being prosecuted over his alleged involvement in illegal mining activities.
Attorney General Dominic Ayine said his office has completed processes to formally charge Boasiako, Akonta Mining, and five others.
Ayine said investigations revealed they encroached on forest reserves without the necessary permits.
Addressing civil society organisations at the presidency, Ayine disclosed that the case had been delayed because crucial dockets were concealed under the previous administration.
“It was when I came in and began the investigation with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission, we were finding it difficult to get information on the case. It was then that the police themselves owned up and presented that docket to my office two months ago.”
He explained that while Boasiako’s lawyers requested a Tuesday appearance, he had directed that the accused appear on Monday instead.
“If he does not come on Monday, I am going to order his arrest so that he is brought to Accra and then we can start the prosecution.”
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
