Wontumi to appeal conviction, seek bail - Atta Akyea
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, through his lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea, will file an appeal against his conviction next week and immediately seek bail pending appeal. Atta Akyea confirmed that an application for bail pending appeal would accompany the filing, stating, "That's when we will do that." He expressed hope that the Court of Appeal would grant Wontumi bail while considering the case, stating, "I'm hoping that the judges should apply the law and then we could get him out and contest the appeal."
Atta Akyea questioned the severity of the sentence, arguing that the High Court should have considered the minimum sentence prescribed by law, especially since his client was a first-time offender. He argued, "I thought they would even consider the minimum, which is 15." Wontumi was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment by the Accra High Court for his involvement in illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
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Lead counsel for NPP's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has indicated plans to appeal his client's conviction.
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