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Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association, has made startling revelations regarding his dealings with individuals purportedly associated with investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
In an interview with Onua TV on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Nyantakyi disclosed that he paid $100,000 to Kwame Gyan, who claimed to be a lawyer representing Anas, in an attempt to prevent the release of the damaging Number 12 film.
The Number 12 film, released in 2018, exposed Nyantakyi and other football administrators engaging in activities that compromised the integrity of the game on a significant scale. Consequently, Nyantakyi resigned from his positions at the GFA, CAF, and FIFA, and he received a lifetime ban from football, later reduced to 15 years.
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Nyantakyi alleged that Anas, through Kwame Gyan, initially demanded $150,000 to suppress the incriminating footage. However, Nyantakyi could only afford $100,000, resulting in the eventual release of the damaging video. He criticized Anas, accusing him of being driven by financial motives despite portraying himself as an anti-corruption crusader.
Describing the situation as blackmail, Nyantakyi admitted to paying $100,000 to Kwame Gyan. Despite his attempts to recover the funds following the video’s release, he claimed that the refund was delayed and provided to him in installments. Nyantakyi emphasized that he perceived the entire ordeal as an extortion scheme orchestrated by Anas and his associates.
Nyantakyi further revealed the details of his interactions with Kwame Gyan, alleging that he was instructed to deliver the money as a form of blackmail. He recounted his efforts to retrieve the funds after the video’s release, expressing frustration over the delays and partial refunds provided by Anas and his associates.
These revelations shed light on the complexities surrounding the release of the Number 12 film and raise questions about the ethical conduct of investigative journalism practices in Ghana.
