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Atta Akyea applies for bail pending appeal for Wontumi
Lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Samuel Atta Akyea, has filed an application at the High Court seeking bail pending appeal for his client, who is currently serving a prison sentence following his conviction in an illegal mining case.
The bail application follows Mr Boasiako’s conviction by the High Court in Accra in relation to illegal mining activities linked to Akonta Mining Company Limited’s concession at Samreboi in the Western Region.
The Notice of Motion, filed on behalf of the 1st Appellant/Applicant, is asking the court to admit Mr Boasiako to bail pending the determination of his appeal.
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