A viral video has surfaced of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman, receiving prayers ahead of his court proceedings on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Chairman Wontumi, arriving at the courthouse in his car, was met by a man of God who was captured praying for him while he was seated in his car before stepping out to enter the courtroom.
Wontumi was dressed in his usual casual outfit of a white Lacoste shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers.
He was later captured, greeting a lawyer believed to be part of his legal team.
The viral video has since ignited debate on social media, quizzing why prayers should be offered for someone accused of destroying Ghana’s natural resources and environment with his galamsey activities.
Some netizens wrote, Faith is not a performance for the courts or the cameras. Prayer is meant to humble, not to decorate power. When justice calls, accountability should lead, not theatrics. If your conscience is clear, you don’t need a spiritual spectacle at the gates of the law. The courtroom is for truth, not public relations”.
One more Ghanaian wrote, “Reasons why people are getting tired and angry with churches. Making people leave Christ in Ghana. As a pastor, you need to distinguish yourself from politicians”.
A netizen added, “Praying for someone who is under investigation for spoiling your water bodies? Man of God deserves more prayers!!”
“Somebody steals money, destroys your vegetation, pollutes your water, shows it in your face, the stolen money, but yeah, see some pastor trying to pray just because he will get an envelope of 5k before he leaves”, one more X user wrote.
A netizen added, “Inside life, when the rich do evil deeds and face trials in the court of law because of their wealth, they still get men of God to embrace and pray for them, INTERESTING. Poverty is a disease. Just hustle and get rich”.
Meanwhile, in court, the Wontumi’s legal team has accused the prosecution team in his mining case of withholding key documents.
According to Wontumi’s legal team, the key materials needed to prepare their case were absent from the disclosures filed by the State prosecutors.
Appiah-Kubi told the court their intention to apply for a court order compelling the prosecution to release further documents.
Wontumi and Akonta Mining are standing trial over allegations that they permitted mining operations in Ghana’s forest in their Samreboi concession without the requisite approvals.
The case was adjourned to December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with the defence’s application for additional disclosures expected to be heard.
Watch the video below:
A man of God was seen offering prayers for Chairman Wontumi, who remained seated in his vehicle as he arrived at the Accra High Court for today’s proceedings. pic.twitter.com/eG1dwiCGhW
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