Lawyers for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako also known as Wontumi and Akonta Mining seek more documents.
They plan to ask the court to compel the prosecution to release additional materials.
The defence claims key documents are missing from the State’s disclosures.
These materials are essential to prepare a proper defence.
Antwi-Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, and Akonta Mining are on trial.
They face allegations of allowing mining on their Samreboi concession without proper approvals.
On Tuesday, November 25, the court held a case management conference.
This hearing was meant to outline the trial schedule and procedures.
However, lead defence lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi raised concerns about incomplete disclosures.
He told the court that a formal application for more documents would be filed.
The prosecution maintains that its earlier submissions are complete.
They stated documents filed on October 31 and November 11 are all they will use.
Mr. Appiah-Kubi explained that supplementary documents may exist in the prosecution’s possession.
Even if not used in evidence, these documents could assist the accused.
He added that the defence had already drafted a motion for full disclosure.
However, it has not yet been filed, prompting a request for extra time.
The presiding judge directed the defence to file and serve the motion on the prosecution.
The court also ordered the accused to submit names and addresses of witnesses.
This applies if the prosecution first establishes a prima facie case.
The case has been adjourned to December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
On that date, the defence’s application for additional disclosures will be heard.
