Wontumi's conviction: Does this not explain why Ken Ofori-Atta was advised not to return?
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, was convicted by the Accra High Court on charges relating to the unauthorised assignment of mineral rights and the facilitation of an unlicensed mining operation. He received two 20-year custodial sentences, which will run concurrently, meaning he will serve 20 years unless the conviction is overturned on appeal. His conviction has triggered renewed calls for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and face prosecution.
The NPP has rejected the judgment, described him as a "political prisoner," and announced its intention to appeal. Some people are asking why Ken Ofori-Atta should remain abroad if Wontumi remained in Ghana and submitted himself to the judicial process. Others suggest Wontumi's conviction causes them to understand why some people advised Ken Ofori-Atta not to return, strengthening concerns that his case is politically motivated. Chairman Wontumi appeared before the court, defended himself, and trusted the judicial process. His party and supporters now argue the judgment relied excessively on assumptions and circumstantial evidence and that he has become a victim of political prosecution.
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The conviction of NPP Chairman Wontumi has sparked debate regarding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's return to Ghana. This development
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