Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has initiated plea bargain discussions with the state in the criminal case arising from transactions involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank).
The Accra High Court was formally notified of the development on June 11, 2026, through a notice filed by the Office of the Attorney-General.
Plea Bargain Process
According to court documents, the process was initiated by the defence earlier this month. Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for Mr. Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, submitted a request to the Attorney-General in a letter dated June 5, 2026.
In a notice signed by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, the Office of the Attorney-General informed the court that the first accused person had commenced negotiations under the plea bargaining provisions of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960 (Act 30).
Charges Before the Court
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako is standing trial together with Wontumi Farms Limited and Thomas Antwi-Boasiako, who is currently at large. The Attorney-General is prosecuting the matter on behalf of the Republic.
According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that between 2018 and 2022, the accused persons obtained GH¢14.3 million from EXIM Bank under false pretences through Wontumi Farms Limited.
Prosecutors further allege that a forged receipt was submitted to officials of the bank in support of an additional GH¢4 million facility.
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako is also facing a money laundering charge, with the prosecution alleging that he knowingly benefited from proceeds arising from the transactions.
Court documents further indicate that the prosecution is alleging that the transactions caused losses exceeding GH¢30 million to EXIM Bank.
The notice filed by the Attorney-General places the court on notice of the ongoing plea negotiations as proceedings continue under the framework provided by law.
