Wontumi’s conviction has devastated NPP supporters – Manhyia South MP

"He added: "We as a party followed the proceedings, and we are very surprised because if you look at the evidence that was tendered, even though we are yet to see the judgment, we want to appreciate the basis upon which a court can convict on evidence which, in our view, was very porous...

He said the defence was surprised by the outcome of the trial, noting that the party intends to study the judgment carefully to understand how the court evaluated the evidence before deciding on the next course of action.

He added that the party remains unconvinced by the evidence presented during the trial and is eager to examine the court's written judgment to understand the basis of the conviction.