Lawyer Maurice Akoto Ampaw, a supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has hinted that Chairman Wontumi's legal team is taking steps following the 20-year prison sentence handed to the Ashanti Regional Chairman over illegal mining.

Speaking to Classfmonline.com, Mr Ampaw declined to discuss the details of the legal strategy but confirmed that action is underway.

"We are doing something," he said.

He added: "We are taking legal steps [now] so I don't want to comment."

His remarks come after the Accra High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.

Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, who presided over the Criminal Division of the High Court, delivered the sentence shortly after 11:40 AM on Monday, July 20, 2026.

The court also fined Mr Antwi-Boasiako 10,000 penalty units with a default sentence of three years' imprisonment if the fine is not paid.