Accra High Court to deliver judgment in the case of the alleged galamsey kingpin, Aisha Huang on October 12, 2023.
Justice Lydia Osei-Marfo presides, ordering the State to file their written address by September 20, 2023, and the defense team by October 11, 2023.
Prosecutors completed cross-examination of Aisha Huang, who faces charges of illegal mining, facilitating illegal mining, and unlawful re-entry into Ghana after deportation.
Aisha denies all charges and remains in custody.
During cross-examination, Aisha denies engaging anyone for illegal mining and refutes owning concealed passports.
“It is not true that I have engaged anybody to engage in illegal mining on my behalf. I swear, I have not engaged four Chinese nationals to work for me.
“It is not true that I took some Chinese Nationals to Bepotenten in Amansie Central, Ashanti Region, to mine for me. I have never engaged in mining activities.”
Prosecution inquires about alleged marriages; Aisha confirms marrying Anthony Fabian in China in 2009, the union lasted five years.
She denies marrying Daniel Oduro Acheampong.
“I did not contract any marriage with Oduro at Oda in July 2018,” she told the court.
Court adjourns the case to August 16, 2023, for mention, complying with legal requirements for adjournments.