Court adjourns Wontumi galamsey case to July 6 for plea bargain discussions

An Accra High Court has adjourned the financial loss case against NPP official Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, until July 6, 2026. The delay allows both the prosecution and defense to continue ongoing plea bargain negotiations.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political figures and significant allegations of financial loss to a state-backed institution, making the outcome of the plea negotiations a matter of public interest in Ghana.
An Accra High Court has postponed proceedings in the case involving Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to July 6, 2026, to allow ongoing plea bargain discussions between the parties.
The report focuses on procedural court updates and quotes both sides of the legal proceedings neutrally.
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