Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi has cast doubt on the evidence that led to the conviction of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, insisting he is convinced the case raises serious concerns about Ghana’s justice system.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Kasiebo is Tasty, the former Asante Akyem North MP said he could confidently defend his position that the evidence presented during the trial was insufficient to justify the 20-year prison sentence handed to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman in the Samreboi galamsey case.
“I can put my life on the line that with this evidence and someone having been convicted for 20 years, what is the guarantee that if someone comes to say I have committed murder and there is no corroborative evidence, I won’t be jailed?” he questioned.
Appiah-Kubi, who previously represented Chairman Wontumi during the trial, argued that the conviction could set a troubling precedent if not subjected to further legal scrutiny.
The lawyer also revealed that he is prepared to rejoin Chairman Wontumi’s legal team should he be invited to handle an appeal against the conviction.
“If anybody connected to Chairman Wontumi or himself reinvites me for an appeal, I will do it. I am waiting for the instruction,” he said.
He stressed that his earlier decision to step aside during the trial should not be interpreted as abandoning his client.
“I did not abandon my role as a lawyer in the case,” he stated, explaining that his withdrawal was based on circumstances he believed made it the appropriate course of action at the time.
Beyond the legal proceedings, Appiah-Kubi disclosed plans to author a book examining Ghana’s justice system, using Chairman Wontumi’s case as a central reference.
According to him, the publication will provide Ghanaians with a deeper understanding of the issues he believes have been exposed by the high-profile trial and contribute to discussions on justice and legal reforms.
