Wontumi's Case Exposes Ghana's Battle Against Galamsey Kingpins and Political Accountability
High-profile conviction raises critical questions about how Ghana tackles illegal mining networks and political complicity.
NAIMOS Intensifies War on Illegal Mining: 40 Arrested, Equipment Seized Across Six Regions
Ghana's anti-illegal mining taskforce arrests 40 suspects and seizes equipment in major crackdown across Western, Ashanti, and Eastern regions.
Wontumi's Legal Team Challenges 20-Year Prison Sentence as Disproportionate Punishment
Lead counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako says the 20-year sentence for illegal mining is excessive and will be appealed.
Ashigbey demands justice on galamsey: Where are the other kingpins, he asks Mahama
Opposition figure Ken Ashigbey questions President Mahama's commitment to tackling illegal mining after Wontumi's sentencing.
NPP's Ashanti Chairman Wontumi Jailed 20 Years for Illegal Mining at Samreboi
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako faces two decades in prison and GHS 120,000 fine after conviction on 16 galamsey charges.
Appiah-Kubi opens door to appeal in Wontumi's 20-year galamsey conviction
Chairman Wontumi's former lawyer signals willingness to rejoin legal team for appeal against galamsey conviction, citing evidence concerns.
NPP Ashanti Chairman Sentenced to 20 Years for Illegal Mining Operations
High Court convicts Bernard Antwi Boasiako over unlicensed mining on Western Region concession.
Ghana's Samreboi Illegal Mining Case: Chairman Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years
A prominent figure faces two decades in prison following conviction for illegal mining operations in Ghana's Samreboi forest area.
Chairman Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years for Illegal Mining as High Court Signals Zero Tolerance on Galamsey
Accra High Court convicts NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako of illegal mining, imposing 20-year jail term and GH¢120,000 fine.
Security Operation Against Illegal Mining in Eastern Region Turns Violent; One Shot in Kyebi
A confrontation between security forces and illegal miners in Kyebi Zongo escalated into violence, with gunshots fired and one person injured.