WorldShock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a prominent Ghanaian politician known as “Chairman Wontumi”, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal mining. The ruling has prompted shock and anger. Boasiako was also ordered to pay a fine of more than $10,000, equivalent to £7,450. The case combines a severe prison term with a substantial financial penalty against a leading political figure.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-07-21 12:02Original
Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
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