Independent investigative firm Tiger Eye P.I. has unequivocally denied any knowledge of receiving US$100,000 from former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi to influence the airing of the famous ‘Number 12’ documentary.
Nyantakyi, in an interview on Onua TV, on Tuesday, April 2, revealed that Tiger Eye reached out to him to pay $100,000 so they could shelve the documentary.
He added that he sought a refund of the bribe money, which was returned to him in installments.
But Tiger Eye P.I in a statement responding to the allegations, said, “Tiger Eye P.I. and Anas Aremeyaw Anas categorically deny any involvement in soliciting or accepting bribes from Kwesi Nyantakyi prior to the publication of the documentary.”
“The core mission of Tiger Eye P.I and Anas is to expose and confront corruption, making the notion of shielding corrupt individuals utterly preposterous given the extensive resources and efforts invested in producing such exposés,” the statement added.
The statement further emphasised that, under no circumstances, neither Anas Aremeyaw Anas nor any staff from Tiger Eye engage the ex-GFA boss for any form of inducement.
“Tiger Eye P.I. unequivocally asserts that any purported criminal arrangement between Mr. Nyantakyi and any alleged lawyer remains solely between Mr. Nyantakyi and the purported recipient.”
“Tiger Eye P.I. firmly denies any involvement or knowledge of such activities,” it reiterated.
According to Tiger Eye, “Should Mr. Nyantakyi’s claims hold substance, we challenge him to pursue legal action against Lawyer Kwame Gyan, including lodging a petition with the General Legal Council, to substantiate his allegations.”
The investigative firm also maintained that it was impossible to have shelved “such a priceless exposé,” and for Mr. Nyantakyi’s assumption that simply ‘paying’ a $100,000 bribe will let producers stop releasing the documentary is not only “shocking but also indicative of naivety.”
However, Tiger Eye stressed that the said allegation from Mr. Nyantakyi began with his wife, and Mr. Nyantakyi is merely rehashing the same to assert his credibility for his political ambition.
“It is noted that Mr. Nyantakyi appears to be endeavouring to restore his credibility, presumably with aspirations to contest as a parliamentary candidate for the Ejisu constituency under the New Patriotic Party.”
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“However, Tiger Eye P.I. asserts its independence from such endeavours. The decision regarding Mr. Nyantakyi’s eligibility rests with the NPP and the constituents of Ejisu.
“Nonetheless, it’s imperative to emphasise that Tiger Eye P.I. conducted a thorough investigation, leading to Mr. Nyantakyi’s conviction and subsequent ban from football activities due to bribery, and conflict of interest,” the statement concluded.
Meanwhile, Mr. Nyantakyi is currently facing a ban from all football-related activities, both locally and internationally.
Additionally, he faces an ongoing criminal trial for corruption and fraud at the High Court in Accra.
Below is the full statement from Tiger Eye P.I
