Accra, March 16, 2026 – The State has confirmed it will call five witnesses in the ongoing trial of Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako and three others, who face allegations of illegal mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
The announcement was made during a Case Management Conference at the Accra High Court. Alongside Mr Boasiako, the accused include his mining company, Akonta Mining, Mr Kwame Antwi (currently at large), and Mr Kwame Owusu Bempah, the firm’s Operations Manager.
Mr Edward Akuoko, former General Manager of Akonta Mining, has been made a prosecution witness after the charges against him were withdrawn.
Presiding Judge Ruby Aryeetey adjourned the case to April 22, 2026, for the first prosecution witness to give evidence.
The accused are alleged to have conducted mining activities in the forest reserve without ministerial approval, cutting down roughly 300 trees and erecting structures in 2022. Mr Boasiako also faces charges of assigning mineral rights without authorisation.
All accused have denied the charges and are currently on bail.
GHBUSS
16 March 2026
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