The Accra High Court is scheduled to hear a bail application by former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The application seeks to secure his release from custody while he appeals his conviction and 20-year prison sentence for offences related to illegal mining at a concession in Samreboi in the Western Region.
The hearing was initially scheduled for August 19 but was postponed after Mr Boasiako and his lead lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, failed to appear before the court.
Following the postponement, the court clerk informed the parties that the presiding judge would be unavailable for the remainder of that week. The matter was subsequently rescheduled for October 15.
At the hearing, the defence team is expected to present its arguments in support of granting bail to the former NPP regional chairman while his appeal remains pending.
The bail application was filed in August as part of efforts by his legal team to secure his temporary release during the appeal process.
However, the Attorney-General has opposed the application, maintaining that Mr Boasiako could abscond if released on bail.
The court is expected to consider the submissions from both the defence and the prosecution before deciding whether to grant the application.
The outcome of the hearing will determine whether Chairman Wontumi can remain out of custody while awaiting the determination of his appeal against the conviction and sentence.
