Judge grants Nyantakyi’s request to see Anas’ face ahead of trial testimony

A High Court in Ghana has ruled that investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas will be allowed to testify wearing his trademark mask in open court, in his case against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwasi Nyantakyi.

However, Nyantakyi will be given the chance to see Anas’s face in chambers before the journalist’s testimony.

The court made the ruling following an application by lawyers for Nyantakyi, who wanted to see Anas’s face in camera. The court said that the identity of Anas, who is a witness in the criminal trial of Nyantakyi arising from the Number 12 documentary exposing corruption in Ghanaian football, is crucial for the accused to be able to identify him and defend himself.

Myjoyonline.com reported that Anas had been seen in public addressing the media while wearing his bead mask, indicating that he was comfortable appearing in public while disguised.

The court has therefore issued orders on how the case should proceed, stating that “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,” according to myjoyonline.

–The Post Ghana