Testify without mask or your case will be dismissed - High court tells Anas over Nyantakyi trial

Undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been instructed by the Accra High Court to testify in person without a mask else his case against former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, will be dismissed.

This follows the Supreme Court rejecting Anas's appeal against testifying without a mask.

In the previous instruction in 2023, the Accra High Court ordered Anas to testify wearing a mask in open court, with the condition that he reveal his face to the accused person in the judge's chambers.

Following the Supreme Court's affirmation of the High Court's order, Tiger Eye PI, an investigative firm headed by Anas, in a statement insisted that its CEO will not testify in person without a mask.

The firm indicated that its CEO disclosing his identity to Nyantakyi poses a significant risk to his safety.

"Anas Aremeyaw Anas, now a crucial witness for the state, has opted not to testify following a Supreme Court ruling mandating him to show his face to Mr Nyantakyi and his legal team.

"Anas perceives this as a significant risk to his personal safety," the firm said in a statement.

The statement further suggested that Anas would only testify in court with the permission of not disclosing his identity.

"However, should the Supreme Court grant permission for his testimony without disclosing his identity, Anas is prepared to cooperate fully as a witness for the state."

The Tiger Eye PI is expected to respond to the new order given by the Accra High Court to dismiss the case should Anas Aremeyaw Anas fail to testify in person without a mask.

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