Akonta Mining exec admits operating without permits in Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve
Former Managing Director of Akonta Mining Limited, Edward Akwasi Akuoko, has revealed that the company did not obtain all necessary permits for forestry in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. Alongside Chairman Wontumi and three others, Akuoko faces seven criminal charges for allegedly conducting illegal forestry activities in the reserve.
Akuoko testified that Akonta Mining did not have a concession in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, a fact that Chairman Wontumi, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also admitted. Akuoko refuted claims of betraying Wontumi, stating that no reasonable person would choose to go to jail for a crime they didn't commit. Public records show no evidence of Boasiako taking specific actions regarding the concession between 2022 and 2025 before Akonta Mining began operations.
Akuoko resigned from Akonta Mining after suspecting questionable deals within the company.
The lack of necessary permits and concessions has led to criminal charges against Akuoko, Wontumi, and three others for alleged illegal forestry activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. The case highlights the importance of adhering to forestry regulations and obtaining proper permits before commencing operations.
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