Nyantakyi's criminal case adjourned to July 25

The High Court (Criminal Division) has adjourned the criminal case against former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwasi Nyantakyi to July 25, following the state's failure to file witness statements and call its first witness.

State Attorneys had told the court to grant them an extension to consider other legal options available after investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas - who's the state's first witness had indicated that he would not be availing himself to testify for security reasons. 

The court on May 17, ruled that Anas would testify in an open court, but disguised in a mask. 

“We were only able to meet with the witness a few days ago and some concerns were raised and as a result, the Republic is considering its legal and procedural options," Assistant State Attorney Derrick Ackah-Nyamike informed the court. 

Although the Judge granted the request, she warned to discharge the accused over further delays from the prosecution. 

“The case has travelled through the hands of two other judges and several adjournments. In view of the fact that the last adjourned date was the decision on the testimony of one of the witnesses, I would grant you one more adjournment to call a witness or have the accused discharged.” Justice Marie Louise Simmons said

Background

Former 1st Vice President of CAF, Kwasi Nyantakyi is standing trial with Abdullai Alhassan who are facing three charges; fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and fraud for their roles in the Number 12 documentary, that was premiered by Tiger Eye PI, a company Anas owns.