Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has called on the Chief Justice to ensure public telecasts of high-profile cases in the country, in order to reveal what truly happens in court proceedings.

According to him, the courts are being turned into personal institutions for some individuals, while outside influence is taking precedence over evidence presented before the court.

“I wish the Chief Justice would telecast some of these high-profile cases so people can see the real character of what is happening in our courts. I wish you could come to court and see the proceedings but some people outside the court are making all sorts of comments, saying he should be jailed,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 11, 2026, Appiah-Kubi, who has filed a motion to withdraw his services as Wontumi’s lawyer in the high-profile case, stated that the court is being influenced from outside.

“Can we convict based on the evidence before the court? I always cry and pray that the court remains a court where judgments are made based on evidence presented in court and not at the whims of people outside it. If we are not careful, it will be as though one person acts and another is judged for it.

“I have filed a motion to withdraw from the case and I have stated my reasons in an affidavit. I will also caution that we should not judge people based on appearances, because injustice to one person is injustice to all,” he said.

He added that he intends to petition the Ghana Bar Association to address the matter.

“Today we are here, tomorrow we are here, and there is no breathing space. Is this the only case in the country? I am going to petition the Bar Association to ask whether they will sit and allow this to continue. Are we going to allow our courts to become someone’s institution?” he asked.

Appiah-Kubi confirmed that he has formally submitted an application to discontinue his legal representation.

He explained that his decision is not based on the expected outcome of the case and said he will reserve further comments until judgment is delivered.

Meanwhile, the trial involving Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Limited over alleged illegal mining activities in Samreboi has officially concluded.

The Accra High Court has fixed July 3, 2026, to deliver its final judgment after both the prosecution and defence closed their cases and filed their final written submissions.

The accused face multiple charges, including allegations of facilitating unlicensed mining operations and transferring mineral rights without ministerial approval within the Samreboi concession area in Ghana’s Western Region.

Andy Appiah-Kubi withdraws as lawyer for Wontumi ahead of July 3 judgment

The prosecution, led by the Attorney General’s Department, completed its case after calling several witnesses. The defence also called witnesses in response.

Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who is presiding over the case, has directed both sides to file their final written submissions by June 17, 2026.

Throughout the proceedings, Chairman Wontumi has remained on bail under conditions including a GH¢15 million bail bond, surrender of his passport, and a travel restriction.

The court is expected to deliver its final verdict on July 3, 2026.

@adom_tv Wontumi–Samreboi Case: I am withdrawing from the case as counsel. I have informed my client, Chairman Wontumi, and the court. My reasons will be made known in court, but I believe there are too many unseen influences surrounding the case, and I find the judge’s conduct throughout the proceedings unacceptable.” — Andy Appiah-Kubi Esq., Counsel for Chairman Wontumi #AdomNews ♬ original sound - AdomTV