The eligibility of Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), to contest the parliamentary seat in Ejisu under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket has raised concerns at Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED).
Nyantakyi’s candidacy, according to Kumah, ought to have been dismissed due to the corruption allegations he is confronted with, which eventually culminated in his resignation as GFA president.
Kumah added that it is essential for Nyantakyi to clear his name from corruption allegations in court before running for public office.
He emphasized the need for Nyantakyi to redeem himself from the corruption accusations before seeking any political position.
The Ethics Committee of FIFA handed Nyantakyi a lifelong ban for ethical violations and corruption, which the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) later shortened to 15 years.
The “Number 12” documentary exposed bribery and corruption allegations, implicating Nyantakyi in a scandal investigated by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
Kumah highlighted that endorsing Nyantakyi’s candidacy could be seen as endorsing corruption, expressing concern about the implications.
During a panel discussion on Oyerepa TV on April 10, 2024, Kumah stated that despite Kwesi Nyantakyi’s significant contributions to Ghana during his time as GFA president, he is associated with corruption.
Nyantakyi faced corruption allegations with substantiated evidence, which resulted in his expulsion from FIFA.
So, if Nyantakyi is permitted to run in the election, and if the residents of Ejisu vote for him, it would suggest a disregard for corruption.
After the former MP for Ejisu, John Kumah, passed away, Nyantakyi entered politics, paving the way for a by-election.
