Renowned sports journalist, Dan Kwaku Yeboah has accused Premier League side Arsenal of playing a role in the rape charges brought against Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey.
According to him, the fact that the charges became public immediately after Partey’s contract renewal talks with the Gunners failed suggests that club officials may have influenced the timing of the revelation.
The Peace FM journalist also noted that the alleged incidents occurred in 2022 while Partey was still playing for Arsenal, yet the charges were only made public in 2025 after he left the club which he sees as another indication of the club’s involvement.
Speaking on Radio XYZ, Kwaku Yeboah stated that the charges could negatively impact Partey’s football career as clubs may hesitate to sign him until the case is resolved.
“With the way the charges surfaced, I believe the person who influenced Arsenal’s decision not to extend Partey’s contract is behind this. At this point, it will reduce his market value and discourage interested clubs.
“They have decided to destroy his career. How could something that happened in 2022 be kept under wraps until he was out of the club? This is a calculated attempt,” he said.
He further criticised those urging men to be cautious around women, suggesting such advice can be hypocritical, given the temptations men face.
“People are advising him and other men to be careful, but that may be hypocritical. Men are moved by sight, so if a woman appears naked, it’s likely the man will be aroused,” he added.
His comments come after Partey was charged on July 5, 2025 with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 and involve three women: two counts of rape relate to one woman, three counts of rape to a second woman, and one count of sexual assault to a third woman.
Watch Kwaku Yebaoh’s remarks below:
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