Accra: The High Court in Accra is set to evaluate a critical request for adjournment in the ongoing legal proceedings involving Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, and Akonta Mining Company Limited. The defendants are seeking a deferment of judgment and a constitutional referral, initially scheduled for hearing on July 20, 2026, at the Criminal Jurisdiction '4' of the Accra High Court.
According to Ghana Web, the defense team has submitted a formal request to the Court Registrar to postpone the hearing. The request is due to the absence of their lead counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, who is currently outside the jurisdiction of Ghana for a prior personal engagement. The request, signed by Charles Boakye, Esq., on behalf of Zoe, Akyea and Co., specifies that Atta Akyea is expected to return on July 22, 2026.
The defense has requested that the hearing be rescheduled to a date post-July 22 to allow Atta Akyea to be present and argue the case. They assure the court that this request is made in good faith and not intended to delay justice, emphasizing the importance of having their preferred legal advocate represent the accused.
The prosecution, listed under suit number CR/0004/2026, includes the Republic against Chairman Wontumi, Akonta Mining, and Kwame Antwi, who is currently at large. The state has declared its readiness to proceed with the hearing, citing no formal communication regarding the adjournment.
A Facebook post dated July 19, 2026, highlighted that while the defense's request for adjournment is pending, the Republic plans to attend the scheduled court proceedings on July 20. The post noted that the motion for stay and Supreme Court reference, along with a scheduled judgment, remains in place unless an official adjournment is granted.