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Anas Aremeyaw Anas has finally released the documentary that threatens to cut the GFA to size.

The investigative piece, titled 'Number 12: When Corruption and Greed Become the Norm', was aired on  wednesday afternoon at the Accra International Conference Center.

Transparency International names the Ghana FA among most financially unaccountable organisations in the world. The global anti-corruption agency stated in its report that the GFA was among the most opaque in the world in their operations. The report also scored the GFA zero in all four categories of its annual Football Governance League Table. Communications Director of the GFA, Ibrahim Sannie responded by describing transparency international’s report as shoddy and erroneous.

In November 2015, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, disclosed he had evidence of corruption at the GFA. The boss at Tiger Eye Private Investigations added that “time will be the decider of when it comes out”.

Executive Committee Member of the FA, Winfred Osei Palmer challenged Anas to publish the said evidence, claiming that the financial administration of the association was intact. “GFA as an institution is not scared of any Anas and his operations unless he conducted the investigation in aspects like national team recruitment and how players are invited."

In June 2016

GFA reveals its readiness to engage Anas to uncover possible rot at The FA. This was after concerns of match fixing resurfaced once more.

October 2017

This day saw media reports hinting at Anas’ readiness to expose the GFA emerge again. Indeed, various media portals reported that Anas had concluded his investigative work and was set to expose officials involved in match-fixing and corruption.

May 2018 

Kweku Baako reveals Anas' latest piece as an investigation on the GFA. The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, on Peace FM's Kokrokoo Morning show, gave the clearest indication that the work will be centered on the football sector and its links with politics. He added that the exposé was going to be “an explosive mix.”

Various promotional materials of the sting emerged afterwards with details indicating the date and time of the premiere in the regional capitals.

May 2018

Kwesi Nyantakyi insists the FA was not scared of Anas’ investigation. The Ghana Football Association President spoke for the very first time about the impending premiere, asserting that the outfit had nothing to fear about any such work.

May 2018

Clandestine moves by officials of the Ghana Football Association to bribe Anas, according to Kweku Baako, did not work. Baako mentioned that there were moves behind the scenes by officials of the GFA, to bribe Anas to the tune of millions of dollars.

When the GFA officials found out that he [Anas] was adamant of releasing such a piece, they gave money, to a certain lawyer to give to Anas to prevent him from releasing the video, but the lawyer was scared and sent the money back to the GFA, according to Kwaku Baako on NewsFile.

May 2018

President reports Nyantakyi. Nana Akufo Addo asked the Police CID to look into conduct of a possible charge for Nyantakyi of defrauding by false pretences.

The President issued the directive after a security briefing on Anas’ latest work, which followed a viewing of portions of the video. Deputy Chief of Staff, Abu Jinapor said Nyantakyi was captured in a snippet of the video trying to broker an investment deal using the name of the President, Vice President and other top government officials. Nyantakyi, who was not in the country at the time of the request for his presence, eventually came in, and taken to the CID headquaters for questioning.

May 2018

Police invite Anthony Karbo. The Deputy Roads Minister was invited to the Criminal Investigations Department after it emerged he had been mentioned in the same video. Nyantakyi was said to have mentioned Karbo as one of the government officials who facilitates access to the presidency. Some members of parliament registered their displeasure at the CID’s invitation highlighting possible breaches of his privileges since.

May 2018

Anas petitions Fifa. The Daily Graphic reported that Anas was heading to FIFA to petition the world football governing body over the alleged misconduct by Ghana FA president Nyantakyi. Fifa had earlier stated they were monitoring events in a response to a letter by Joy Sports. Report, it later emerged that a Fifa delegation was to visit Ghana on a fact-finding mission.

May 2018

Enter Kennedy Agyepong. The Assin Central member of parliament launched a scathing attack on Anas Aremeyaw Anas and threatened to unmask him. He among other things alleged that Anas is an extortionist and blackmailer who has acquired wealth through criminal activities. He listed a number of properties owned by Anas and questioned how a journalist could make enough money to acquire them. Agyapong went ahead to release pictures claiming it to be of the investigative journalist and threatened to release videos of his alleged criminal activities.


And yesterday, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, Finally aired the much anticipated video at the Accra International Conference Center.