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Akufo-Addo fingered in blame game over Wontumi’s conviction
Speaking during a panel discussion on UTV’s Critical Issues programme on August 1, 2026, Vondee referenced a past comment by Akufo-Addo in which the former President defended Wontumi and Akonta Mining against allegations of involvement in illegal mining during his administration.“When Samuel Abu Jinapor was the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, he stated that Akonta Mining and Wontumi were engaged in illegal mining.
According to the prosecution, Chairman Wontumi unlawfully assigned mineral rights on Akonta Mining’s concession at Samreboi in the Western Region without the approval of the sector minister.
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