Court Directs Anas To Remove His Mask For Nyantakyi: Ace Journalist To Show His Face Before He Testifies

• A high court has ruled that Anas Aremeyaw Anas should remove his famous mask in-camera for former GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi to see his identity
• The court is hearing the criminal case brought against Nyantakyi following the Number 12 documentary
• The court says since Anas is the principal witness in the case, it will only be fair for Nyantakyi, the person accused, to see the face of the person testifying against him

A High Court in Accra has ruled that investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas will take off his mask and show his face to former GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi in secret before Anas testifies against him.

Anas will testify against the sacked GFA boss who facing a criminal trial following the investigative documentary titled "Number 12" that exposed corruption in Ghana football.

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The explosive report was compiled by the ace investigative journalist famous for his beaded masks.

According to the court, the interest of justice will be better served if the accused person in the criminal case, Nyantakyi, sees the face of the person who will be testifying against him.

"Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas will testify against Former GFA President Kwasi Nyantakyi in open court but disguised in a mask. Mr. Nyantakyi will however have the opportunity to see his face in chambers before such testimony,” Joy News quoted the judge who gave the ruling.

Anas is the principal witness in the case against Nyantakyi

The high court noted that as a principal witness in the case against the former football administrator, Anas Aremeyaw Anas' identity is crucial.

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The court holds the view that allowing Nyantakyi to see Anas' true face in chambers will enable him (Nyantakyi) to better defend himself.

Anas' glass factory and plush apartments on disputed Tse-Ado land to be demolished

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that a high court in Accra has ordered for the properties belonging to Anas Aremeyaw Anas and sited on a disputed land to be demolished.

The properties on the two-acre land and which are in the name of the popular investigative journalist include a glass factory and an apartment block.

The court said the owner of the land, Adolf Tetteh, should be paid GH¢100,000 which he would use to raze down the properties.

Source: YEN.com.gh