Nyantakyi admits $100,000 payment to Anas to suppress corruption documentary

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has confessed to paying a hefty sum of $100,000 to journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in an effort to halt the release of the Number 12 documentary.

Nyantakyi disclosed, “Before the video was released, his lawyers reached out to me through his lawyer, a certain Kwame Gyan, a lecturer at Legon. I met him at his residence around Westland and gave them the money.” he shared on Onua TV. Despite his payment, the documentary, which uncovered widespread corruption in Ghanaian football administration, was ultimately released, leading to Nyantakyi’s resignation from multiple football positions and subsequent ban.

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Following the fallout, Nyantakyi sought a refund of the bribe money, which he received in installments. He recounted, “After the video came out, I asked for a refund and even the refund was done in pieces. Today, they would bring $20,000, the next day another $10,000.” Despite the controversy, Nyantakyi has announced his intention to contest in the Ejisu by-election under the NPP ticket, following the passing of John Kumah.