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M N RidwanKwasi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has opened up about the personal and professional fallout he faced following the release of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ explosive documentary, Number 12.
In a candid interview, Nyantakyi revealed how the scandal tarnished his reputation, causing many of his closest friends and associates to distance themselves from him.
The Number 12 documentary, which exposed corruption within Ghana’s footballing elite, featured Nyantakyi and led to his dramatic fall from grace.
Speaking on his experiences, Nyantakyi explained how the backlash left him isolated and abandoned by those he thought were his allies.
“I believe there was more to it. Men and women who followed the issue. That time I became a public enemy, and people didn’t want to associate with me,” Nyantakyi shared.
He added that the situation taught him valuable lessons, particularly about how relationships can be driven by personal interests.
“I’ve come to understand that people come to you based on their interests. If they can’t benefit from you, they will not associate with you,” he said, reflecting on the betrayal he felt during the scandal.
In his interview, Nyantakyi also referenced a recent comment made by former President John Dramani Mahama, who spoke about the fickle nature of relationships in politics.
Mahama mentioned how people who once rallied around him during his time in power deserted him when he lost political influence.
Nyantakyi seems to echo this sentiment, acknowledging that true loyalty is often hard to come by.
Despite the emotional and social toll the documentary had on him, Nyantakyi revealed that he has since learned not to be shocked by public opinion.
“Nothing shocks me anymore. I’ve seen the worst,” he concluded, signaling that he has come to terms with his fall from the spotlight.