Ghana’s president has ordered an investigation into the chairman of the country’s football association – who also happens to be on the Confederation of African Football’s executive board.
Nana Akufo-Addo revealed he wanted a probe into allegations of influence peddling involving Kwesi Nyantakyi, after watching a television documentary.
According to local reports, the footage shows Mr. Nyantakyi appearing to ask businessmen for money in return for access to the president.
He is said to use the president’s name as well as that of the vice-president and other senior officials to attract investors in return for millions of dollars. Mr Nyantakyi also allegedly said he had the president in his pocket.
The documentary is due to air early next month.
Mr. Nyantenkyi has been the head of the Ghana Football Association since 2005 and has so far made no comment.
