Atta Akyea denies seeking presidential pardon for Wontumi in galamsey case

However, Mr Atta Akyea said he had expected President Mahama might consider granting Mr Boasiako a pardon, given the widespread nature of illegal mining in the country.

Mr Atta Akyea added that he had expected the President to be reluctant to impose a lengthy prison sentence in a case linked to illegal mining.

He argued that the President could take into account the scale of galamsey and the involvement of influential individuals in the practice when considering cases related to illegal mining.