This means Nyantakyi will finally be able to know who Anas is, although only in chambers, but the investigative journalist will be allowed to wear his veil in open court.
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Court grants Kwesi Nyantakyi chance to see Anas’ face in chambers
The Accra High Court has ordered Anas Aremeyaw Anas to show his real face to Kwesi Nyantakyi and his legal team in chambers before he delivers his testimony in open court.
Court grants Kwesi Nyantakyi chance to see Anas’ face in chambers
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The ruling was delivered by Justice Marie Louise Simmons on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after an application by the prosecution for Anas to testify in camera.
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas
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This was after Nyantakyi’s lawyers vehemently protested the application of the prosecution, and wanted Anas to testify in open court without any disguise.
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Upon hearing from both sides, Justice Simmons granted the application in part, ruling that Anas will take off his veil in chambers but can disguise in open court.
It will be recalled that, in 2018, Nyantakyi was captured in Anas’ ‘Number 12’ exposé allegedly taking cash gifts and peddling influence.
This led to him resigning as GFA President, as well as losing his positions as FIFA Council Member and 1st Vice President of CAF.
Kwesi Nyantakyi
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Nyantakyi was subsequently handed a lifetime ban and fined 500,000 Swiss Francs by FIFA in the aftermath of the exposé.
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He was also charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, and corruption by a public officer, but was later granted bail with some sureties.
Although his lifetime ban was subsequently reduced to 15 years following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) three years ago, Nyantakyi’s reputation remains damaged.
The protracted case is also currently in court after being referred by the Attorney General.
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