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Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).

A prominent Ghanaian politician has been handed a 20-year prison sentence, including hard labour, for illegal mining offences, a ruling that has sparked outrage from Ghana's main opposition party. Bernard Ant

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