Jatikay Centre welcomes Wontumi conviction, calls for sustained crackdown on galamsey

The Centre described the judgment as an important step towards demonstrating the prevalence of the rule of law over impunity in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining.“While one conviction alone will not end illegal mining, it sends a strong signal that accountability is indispensable if Ghana is to protect its forests, rivers and other natural resources,” the statement said.

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman WontumiThe Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has welcomed the conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed on Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, for illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region.