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Quash ‘erroneous’ order of High Court for Anas to testify in camera – Nyantakyi pleads with Supreme Court
Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi has invoked the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to quash an order of the Accra High Court for Anas Aremeyaw Anas to testify in camera.
The former FIFA Council member described as ‘erroneous’ a decision of the High Court to have the testimony of the CEO of Tiger Eye PI outside public view, claiming due process was not followed.
An application at the Supreme Court on April 29, 2022, noted that the Republic requested an in-camera hearing of Anas Aremeyaw Anas, the principal witness of the matter between the Republic and Mr Nyantakyi.
“Our witness Anas Aremeyaw Anas we pray that his testimony is heard in camera,” the prosecution applied to the court orally in March.
However, the application was opposed by the Applicant’s lawyer who insisted that the High Court gave a dispensation without the facts and grounds of the application formally set out in an application to the Court.
A portion of the application said “…it is evident from Applicant’s lawyer’s objections to how the High Court’s discretion was invoked for a dispensation that the reasons for which the prosecution made the prayer were not clear.
“This is put beyond doubt by Applicant’s lawyer’s submission which is captured in the record as follows;
“…this will have the opportunity to let us know why he wants to testify in camera. (sic)”
Applicant’s lawyer preceded the reason above stated by the submission that; “…it is proper he comes formally, file a motion and support with an affidavit why his witness wants to testify in camera….”
“The High Court ignored Applicant’s lawyer’s objection to the prosecution’s prayer for its witness to testify in camera and proceeded to deliver itself of the decision which is the subject of the application before the Court,” it stated.
Mr Nyantakyi, who was rearrainged before Criminal Court 2 of the High Court on March 24, 2021, after he was discharged by Criminal Court 4 of the same court on March 11, 2021, by Justice Comfort Kwasiwor Tasiame wants Anas to testify in open court and not in-camera.
His legal team noted that, the constitution requires the “Court to conduct hearings in public”, and that the High Court order for the CEO of Tiger Eye PI to testify in-camera is ” erroneous,” as it violates the Constitution, though they noted the adjudicating authority may order that its proceedings be held outside the public view in the interest of “public morality, public safety, or public order.”
They, however, argue, that if “Number 12” was premiered in the public interest as alleged by Tiger Eye PI, the testimony of Anas Aremeyaw Anas should be given in open court for the public interest to be fully served.
Nyantakyi, a former 1st Vice President of CAF, and FIFA Council member was discharged in March 2021 by Justice Comfort Tasiame of Criminal Court 4 of the Accra High Court on the basis that the case had adjourned for more than a year.
She noted in her decision that “I think the prosecution may need a longer time to put their house in order. It’s been one year since we set out to do a case Management Conference but due to the excuse by the Learned Counsel for the Republic, that they have a witness statement to file, we kept adjourning this case till today.
“I think in these modern times there can be a way out for prosecution who has the whole state apparatus behind her to file a witness statement without us going and coming.”
“Justice delayed they say Justice denied. Justice is two-way traffic for prosecution and accused as well,” the respected Judge noted.
“As it stands now, I have no option other than to discharge the accused persons. Any time prosecution is ready, they can do the needful.
“Accused persons are discharged,” Justice Comfort ruled.
However, Counsel for the Republic Victoria Asieduaa, proceeded to Criminal Court 2 of the High Court on March 24, 2021, to have the case heard afresh.
Nyantakyi filed an opposition against the move of the Republic, requesting that the case be taken back to Court 4, but on June 7, Justice Elfreda A. Dankyi ruled that the case will be heard in her court.
The Republic finally filed its witness statements after two years since the former WAFU B President was charged, and wants his testimony in camera, which was granted on March 9, 2022.
“The court is of opinion that based on the relevant sections (sic) of the Constitution the testimony of the witness Anas Aremeyaw Anas will be held in camera,” Justice Dankyi ruled.
However, there are arguments that, first, the premiere of the ‘Number 12’ documentary was done in the open without any security concerns, so why would a hearing in court with full security be done in camera and not in an open court?
“Tiger Eye PI and its CEO, Anas Aremeyaw Anas went public with the video documentary because it was in the public interest and should have his testimony in open court, too. The public has an interest in his testimony,” they said.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the matter on May 24, 2022.
Kwesi Nyantakyi and Abdulai Alhassan were slapped with three charges including fraud by the Accra High Court in March last 2020.
Two other charges were conspiracy to commit fraud and fraud for their roles in a documentary dubbed number 12 by Tiger Eye PI.
They have made almost 20 appearances in court since the case began two years ago.
Source: www.myjoyonline.com
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
