The High Court has fixed July 3, 2026, to deliver judgment in the illegal mining case involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, and two other accused persons.
The date was set on Wednesday, June 3, after the defence formally closed its case following the testimony of its fifth and final witness.
The final witness, Evans Addae, was cross-examined by Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem Sai, bringing the defence phase of the trial to an end and clearing the way for judgment proceedings.
The case relates to allegations of illegal mining activities at a concession in Samreboi in the Western Region, where the accused persons are alleged to have been involved in unlawful operations.
The court has also ordered both the prosecution and defence to file their written addresses by June 17, 2026, ahead of the final ruling.
The trial has spanned several months and featured testimony from multiple witnesses on both sides, including former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, who testified as a defence witness.
Reacting to the court’s decision, one of Wontumi’s lawyers, Tetteh Thompson, expressed confidence in the judicial process, saying the defence believes the court will reach a fair outcome.
With both sides now having concluded their arguments, attention turns to the High Court’s final determination on whether the prosecution has successfully proved its case against the three accused persons.
