Wontumi Seeks Plea Bargain in Exim Bank Case — A-G Notifies Court

Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has requested a plea negotiation in the ongoing Exim Bank fraud case.

This was contained in a “Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation” filed at the High Court in Accra by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai on June 11, 2026.

The notice, filed under Section 162C(3) of Act 30, states that the 1st Accused Person made the request through his counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, ESQ., in a letter dated June 5, 2026, to the Attorney-General.

*Case details:*

*The Republic vs*

*1. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako @ Wontumi* — 1st Accused Person

*2. Thomas Antwi-Boasiako (At Large)* — 2nd Accused Person

*3. Wontumi Farms Limited* — 3rd Accused Person

*Docket No.:* CR/0529/2026

*Court:* High Court of Justice, Accra — A.D. 2026

A plea negotiation allows an accused person to negotiate with prosecutors for reduced charges or sentencing in exchange for a guilty plea. The court is yet to decide on the request.