Tiger Eye PI has dismissed what it describes as another “frantic attempt” by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi to misrepresent the Number 12 investigation, one of the most consequential probes in African football history.
In a statement dated January 6, the investigative group, led by CEO Anas Aremeyaw Anas, said set the records straight following Kwesi Nyantakyi’s media encounter.
“It is important to place on record that the CEO of Tiger Eye PI, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, had no case against Mr. Nyantakyi in court that he needed to prove. The case before the court was between the Republic of Ghana and Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi, who was being prosecuted for several offences, including fraud. It is therefore bizarre—though not unusual—that Mr. Nyantakyi continues to misrepresent the matter as ‘Anas vs. Nyantakyi,” Tiger Eye PI noted.
The statement comes amidst continued public comments by Mr. Nyantakyi, who has sought to challenge the narrative surrounding the investigative exposé.
Tiger Eye PI revealed that Anas Aremeyaw Anas had initially offered to testify as a prosecution witness following the brutal assassination of their lead investigator, Ahmed Suale, who had reportedly been threatened by Mr. Nyantakyi. However, Anas later declined to testify after the trial judge ruled that he must appear in camera without a mask, which the investigative group said would have placed him in grave danger.
“Tiger Eye PI made it clear that Anas’ testimony was strictly contingent on his safety, including not revealing his face to Mr. Nyantakyi. This position was non-negotiable,” the release said.
The organisation also addressed the withdrawal of the criminal case against Mr. Nyantakyi by the Attorney-General, describing it as a flawed prosecutorial decision rather than an acquittal on the merits.
It noted that FIFA found Nyantakyi guilty of misconduct, imposing a $500,000 fine and a life ban later reduced to ten years.
Consequently, he lost his positions as a FIFA executive member and President of the GFA.
Tiger Eye PI noted that the sanctions “confirms that the decision by the Government of Ghana to drop criminal charges had no justification.”
Tiger Eye PI further noted that Mr. Nyantakyi had filed a defamation and breach-of-privacy suit against Anas, which he later abandoned.
The group warned that attempts to rehabilitate his reputation through public commentary or political allies would not rewrite history.
“We understand Mr. Nyantakyi may be seeking to rehabilitate his damaged reputation. However, history cannot be rewritten with lies, distortions, or propaganda,” the release added.
Tiger Eye PI urged the public to disregard “this latest attempt at deception,” affirming its commitment to “Name, Shame, and Jail” corruption in Ghana.
