Wontumi Seeks Plea Bargain in Ongoing Criminal Trial
June 11,2026
The first accused person in an ongoing criminal case before the High Court in Accra, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested to enter into plea negotiations with the Attorney-General.
A court document titled "Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation" and filed at the High Court on June 11, 2026, indicates that Wontumi, through his lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, submitted a request to the Attorney-General to initiate plea bargaining proceedings in relation to the charges against him.
The notice, filed by the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, informed the court that the request was made in a letter dated June 5, 2026.
The case, docketed as CR/0529/2026, lists Bernard Antwi-Boasiako as the first accused person, Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, who is described as being at large, as the second accused person, and Wontumi Farms Limited as the third accused person.
The notification was signed by the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, and filed before the High Court (General Jurisdiction) in Accra in accordance with Section 162(c)(3) of the applicable law governing plea negotiations.
Plea bargaining is a legal process that allows an accused person and prosecutors to negotiate a possible resolution to criminal charges, subject to approval by the court. The process may involve discussions on charges, sentencing recommendations, restitution, or other terms permitted by law.
The filing of the notice signals the formal commencement of negotiations between the first accused person and the Attorney-General's Department. However, the outcome of the discussions remains unknown, and the court is expected to be updated as the process progresses.
Neither the Attorney-General's Office nor the legal team for the accused has publicly disclosed details of the proposed terms under consideration.
The case continues before the High Court in Accra.
