An Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by lawyers for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, which sought further disclosures from state prosecutors in his ongoing illegal mining case.

During the sitting on Monday, December 8, 2025, both parties presented their arguments with the Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, asking the court to dismiss the request.

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Counsel for Wontumi, Andy Appiah-Kubi, argued that the prosecution’s witness relied on a purported deed or agreement allegedly signed by Wontumi and another accused person, stressing that copies of these documents were needed to adequately prepare for the trial.

Dr Srem-Sai opposed the application, stating that the prosecution does not possess such documents and that the charge does not require their existence.

After reviewing the submissions, Presiding Judge Audrey Kocuvie-Tay dismissed the application for further disclosures.

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Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, Andy Appiah Kubi explained the purpose of the motion.

“Today, we filed a motion seeking orders for the prosecution to provide copies of any assignments from either the first accused person, our Chairman Wontumi, or the third accused person, Akonta Mining, the Attorney General wants the court to believe that no such deed or assignment exists", he noted.

The case, which centres on allegations that Chairman Wontumi permitted mining on his Samreboi concession without authorisation, is expected to proceed to the next phase of the Case Management Conference.

Meanwhile, the court has adjourned the Case Management Conference to Monday, December 15, 2025.

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