The Tainted Waters of Power in Ghana The conviction of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, chairman for the Ashanti region of Ghana's main opposition party, to 20 years in jail for illegal mining offenses has sent shockwaves through the country's politics.
This is more than just a personal victory for the government; it's a stark reminder that those who wield power in Ghana are not above the law.
The case against Boasiako was built on charges of assigning mineral rights without approval and facilitating an unlicensed mining operation through his company, Akonta Mining.