Wontumi’s legal troubles began under NPP administration – Dafeamekpor

According to Mr Dafeamekpor, the legal challenges facing Chairman Wontumi did not originate under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, arguing that the previous NPP government had already distanced itself from his alleged illegal mining activities before it left office.

Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, July 20, 2026, while discussing developments following Chairman Wontumi’s conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case, the South Dayi lawmaker said investigations into the matter began while the NPP was still in government.

Mr Dafeamekpor’s comments come after the Accra High Court convicted Chairman Wontumi over illegal mining-related offences involving Akonta Mining Limited’s concession at Samreboi in the Western Region.