Court Adjourns Wontumi Trial As Defence Demands Further Disclosure Of Key Documents

The trial of Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and his mining company Akonta Mining, has taken a surprising turn, with the defence team alleging that the prosecution is withholding critical documents.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and his company are facing allegations of permitting mining operations on their Samreboi concession without necessary approvals, a charge they vehemently deny.

During a recent case management conference on November 25, 2025, defence counsel Andy Appiah-Kubi notified the court that his team intends to file a formal motion to compel the prosecution to release additional documents.

These materials are deemed essential to their preparation and effective presentation of their case.

The prosecution asserts that all necessary documents have been disclosed in previous filings on October 31 and November 11, and that no additional evidence will be submitted.

However, the defence maintains that there are supplementary documents in the prosecution’s possession that could play a significant role in their case, even if not directly tendered as evidence.

The accused party’s legal team argues that these documents are crucial to their ability to mount a proper defence and is seeking a court order compelling the prosecution to disclose all relevant materials.

The court has adjourned the case until December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., for a hearing on the defence’s application for additional disclosures.