There has been no Plea Bargain for Chairman Wontumi - Wontumi's Lawyer Dismisses Claims

He further noted that the defence team is currently awaiting the Attorney-General’s next legal steps before determining their subsequent actions in court.

The lawyer’s remarks come in response to recent revelations by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who disclosed during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday that his office had received several offers related to the ongoing prosecution of Chairman Wontumi.

Dr. Ayine, however, maintained that all such offers were rejected, emphasizing that any plea bargain arrangement would only be entertained under the supervision of a competent court.

“No deal has been cut, and no deal will be cut except under the auspices of a court of competent jurisdiction,” he asserted, adding that no political or external influence has interfered with his prosecutorial decisions.

Chairman Wontumi is currently facing prosecution over alleged illegal mining (galamsey) activities linked to Akonta Mining Limited. He stands accused of operating without a valid license, assigning mineral rights without ministerial approval, and facilitating unlicensed mining operations in the Samreboi Forest Reserve in the Western Region.