The High Court has scheduled July 3, 2026, to deliver its judgment in the illegal mining case involving Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and two other accused persons.
The date was set after the defence team completed its case on June 3, 2026. Their fifth and final witness, Evans Addae, finished giving evidence and was cross-examined by the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai.
This officially brought the defence’s case to an end.
The case is based on allegations that the accused were involved in illegal mining activities at a mining concession in Samreboi, located in the Western Region.
Before ending the hearing, the court instructed both the prosecution and defence lawyers to submit any final written arguments they wish to rely on by June 17, 2026.
The ruling on July 3 is expected to conclude a case that has drawn a lot of public and political interest over the past several months.
During the trial, a number of witnesses testified for both sides. Among them was Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, who appeared as the fourth witness for the defence.
Speaking after the court announced the judgment date, one of Chairman Wontumi’s lawyers, Tetteh Thompson, said they are confident in their case and believe the court will make a fair decision.
Now that both the prosecution and defence have finished presenting their evidence, all eyes are on the court’s final ruling.
The key question is whether the prosecution has provided enough evidence to prove the charges against Chairman Wontumi and the two other accused persons.
