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Akonta Mining Operations Manager Granted GH¢10 Million Bail in Illegal Mining Case
An Accra court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million to Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified.
Mr. Owusu Bempah is the fifth accused person in an ongoing trial involving Akonta Mining and three others, including the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The case centres on alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
Although earlier reports suggested that Mr. Owusu Bempah was on the run, his lawyer, Andrew Vortia, told the media that his client voluntarily presented himself to the police about three weeks ago. He was subsequently granted police enquiry bail but was re-arrested on Monday, January 12, 2026, for failing to report as required.
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr. Owusu Bempah pleaded not guilty to charges of engaging in mining operations without a licence, abetting the unauthorised felling of trees, and abetting the unauthorised construction of structures within the forest reserve.
The prosecution maintains that Akonta Mining holds valid mining concessions at Samreboi and Abekoase in the Western Region, both located outside the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. However, an application by the company to mine within the reserve was rejected. Prosecutors allege that despite this refusal, Chairman Wontumi unlawfully entered the reserve, felled trees, and put up structures without authorisation.
According to the charge sheet, Chairman Wontumi, described as a shareholder representing Akonta Mining, and Edward Akuoko, the company’s General Manager, were arrested and arraigned before the court. Kwame Antwi, another shareholder, and Mr. Owusu Bempah were initially declared at large. While Mr. Owusu Bempah has since been arrested, Kwame Antwi remains at large.
Meanwhile, in November 2025, the state informed the court of its decision to withdraw charges against Edward Akuoko and to use him as a prosecution witness. The prosecution has also indicated plans to amend the charge sheet to formally remove Mr. Akuoko as an accused person.
Ghanaian forward Antione Semenyo has been on target for Manchester City in their 2-2 draw over Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
The game kicked off at the Tottenham Stadium on Sunday as both teams shared the points.
Midfielder Rayan Cherki found the net in just 11 minutes of the game before Semenyo delivered from Silver’s pass, doubling the lead for the visitors.
Spurs came back dominating the second half, resulting in Dominic Solanke’s goal in the 53rd minute, giving the host hope for a possible comeback.
Solanke completed his brace for Conor Gallagher assist, giving the host the equaliser and secured a point after the game.
Semenyo has been an outstanding signing in January for the Manchester side, scoring four goals and an assist in five appearances.
The 26-year-old forward who joined City from AFC Bournemouth is expected to continue his form to be able to make Black Stars squad for the upcoming International break and the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, USA and Canada.
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Ghana Premier League: Sherif Mohammed late goal earns Vision FC a point against Dreams FC
Vision FC forward Mohammed Sherif Iddrisu’s late goal has earned his side a point against Dreams FC after 2-2 draw in the Ghana Premier League.
Forward John Antwi hit brace scoring in the 24th and 35th minute, giving the visitors the lead in the first half at the Nii Adjei Kraku stadium in Tema Newtown.
Midfielder Nana Kwesi Amoah pulled one back for the host in the 45th minute, ending the first half with hope for a comeback.
The Still Believe lads started a good second half, holding the ball more at the host side but failed to find the back of the net.
The Ewoo Kɛkɛ lads got late equaliser and secured a point against Dreams FC through Mohammed Sherif Iddrisu, who came off the bench to score.
The draw has moved Dreams FC to 9th position with 26 points after 21 games in the Ghana Premier League campaign.
Vision FC found themselves 13th with 24 points in the league standings.
Dreams FC will be hosting Karela United in their next league fixture while Vision faces struggling Eleven Wonders at the University of Ghana Stadium.
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Ghana Premier League: Nations FC Razak Simpson’s brace ends Medeama SC unbeaten Streak
Nations FC Razak Simpson has been on target twice, ending Medeama SC 17 games unbeaten Streak after 2-1 victory in the Ghana Premier League competition.
The Eagles pick all points after a successful comeback on Friday afternoon at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.
Kingsley Braye hits the net in the 8th minute, giving the visitors early lead.
Defender Simpson set in with a set piece header, founding the back of the net with the equaliser in the 20th minute, starting the comeback process.
He doubled the lead from a spot kick, giving the host a comfortable lead in the 43rd minutes, earning them all the three points.
In the second department of the game, both teams created decent chances but failed to hit the net.
The Mauve and Yellows came close to a goal in the 80th minute but Prince Owusu failed to convert the ball to the net.
Despite the defeat, Medeama SC still remains League leader with 43 points after 21 games in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign.
The Victory moves Nations FC to 8th position with 27 points on the league log.
The Kumasi based side will travel to Hohoe in their next league fixture whiles Medeama SC host Aduana FC at the T&A Stadium in Tarkwa.
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