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On the 9th day of June, 2026, Lawyer for Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly called Chairman Wontumi filed a motion for leave to withdraw as Counsel for the 1st accused, Chairman Wontumi in the famous ongoing criminal case of Republic v Bernard Antwi Boasiako & 2 Ors. Case No. CR/0004/2026. Today, Monday, 15th day of June, 2026, the Court Presided by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay heard the motion and upheld an objection raised on jurisdictional grounds raised by the leared Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai.
The Court held that the view that the process for withdrawal as Counsel in a criminal matter did not require an application for leave from Court. Rather, the procedure required just a notice to be filed informing the Court of the withdrawal of legal services for an accused person.
Following from the ruling, the learned Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi per our sources shall file the notice to the Court withdrawing as Counsel for Mr. Boasiako. Per his statement a copy of which can be read in full below, the 1st accused, Chairman Wontumi has appointed Messrs Zoe and Akyea led by the experienced Samuel Atta Akyea to study the record of proceedings and file necessary processes which source informs The Law Platform shall include applications at the trial Court and at the Appellate and Apex Court to disturb the final judgment of the Court which it has adjourned to 3rd July for.
READ FULL STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN WONTUMI ON APPOINTEMENT OF NEW REPRESENTATION BELOW
STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF NEW LEAD COUNSEL
I, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), wish to respectfully inform the Court, the parties, and the general public that I have decided to appoint Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea as my new Lead Defence Counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings against me.
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1st Jun, 2026
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This decision has been taken after careful consultation and in the exercise of my constitutional right to legal representation by counsel of my own choosing. It is intended to ensure that my defence is presented fully, effectively, and in accordance with the law.
I express my sincere appreciation to my previous legal team for their services and commitment throughout these proceedings. My decision should not be construed as a reflection on their competence or dedication but rather as an exercise of my legal right to determine the composition of my defence team.
The charges before the Court are serious, and I remain firmly committed to defending myself through the due process of law. As with every accused person, I am entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court of law, and the burden rests on the prosecution to establish every element of the offences charged beyond reasonable doubt.
Accordingly, my newly appointed counsel will take the necessary lawful steps to assume responsibility for my defence, review the record of proceedings, and make all submissions and applications that may be necessary to safeguard my constitutional right to a fair hearing.
I have full confidence that the judicial process will be guided by the Constitution, the laws of Ghana, and the principles of justice and fairness.
I therefore respectfully request that all parties and the public allow the legal process to proceed without speculation or prejudice while my defence is conducted in accordance with the law.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako
(Chairman Wontumi)
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