Despite naming five potential witnesses, the prosecution was unable to secure testimony. The final witness declined to testify unless permitted to wear a mask, an unusual request that further complicated the proceedings. With no evidence presented, the court ruled that there was no basis to continue the case.
A key factor in the decision was the Court of Appeal’s ruling on January 30, 2025, which reinforced the principle that a fair trial must be conducted within a reasonable timeframe. This emboldened the High Court to discharge the accused persons.
The case, which stemmed from an investigative exposé by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, initially rocked Ghana’s football community and led to Nyantakyi’s resignation in 2018.
By : Isaac Fiifi Klotey Mensah