Thomas Partey Faces Serious Charges in UK: Ghana Legend Reacts Strongly
- Thomas Partey has gained the support of a respected Ghanaian football icon as he battles legal challenges in the UK
- The 32-year-old midfielder, who faces several serious charges, continues to insist he is innocent
- He is scheduled to appear in court on August 5, 2025; however, legal experts believe the case may extend over a prolonged period
Ghanaian football legend Awudu Issaka has broken his silence on the ongoing legal battles surrounding Thomas Partey in the United Kingdom.
The former Black Starlet, fondly remembered as the Disco Dancer for his dazzling footwork in his playing days, opened up about his personal connection to Partey and the impact the case has had on him emotionally.
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Awudu Issaka's strong reaction to Partey's legal issues
“I pray his case turns out to be a foolish one,” Issaka said in an interview with Sporty FM. “Thomas Partey has really helped me.”
His comment was simple yet deeply heartfelt. It came from a place of gratitude, not judgment, reflecting the personal loyalty and bond he feels toward the embattled midfielder.
Fans react to Awudu Issaka's take on Partey's legal issues
The ex-footballer's comments didn’t go unnoticed. They sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, particularly on X, with fans and followers offering a spectrum of opinions.
@AnthonyOsei7 encouraged Issaka to rethink his choice of words:
“Your prayer should be that it's a false allegation.”
@samp39136 echoed the spiritual sentiment with a hopeful tone:
“I pray God listen to our prayers 🙏🔥”
@joejunior566 kept it brief and supportive:
“I pray 🙏 so.”
@AmassRichard3, on the other hand, responded with dry humour:
“Ghana paaa de3 🙂”
@YawOtis, standing firmly by Issaka’s side, wrote:
“It shall come to pass.”
@willingking3, who brought a nuanced perspective to the discussion:
“Typical Black man. Because he has helped you, the truth shouldn't prevail. Siato. The most important thing in these cases is for justice to prevail. I don't think he would pray the same if his daughter or sister were to be the victim, that is, if the allegations are true.”
Thomas Partey's legal issues in the UK
Partey, who recently left Arsenal, is facing six serious charges brought against him by the UK’s Metropolitan Police.
According to the BBC, the alleged incidents occurred in 2021 and 2022. The case involves three different women.
Partey has denied all the allegations. His legal team says he looks forward to the chance to prove his innocence.
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“He welcomes the opportunity to clear his name finally,” his lawyer said in a statement.
The Ghanaian midfielder is expected to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 5.
However, this is only the beginning of what could be a lengthy legal process.
Sky Sports has reported that the matter might not go to full trial until sometime in 2026. That means Partey could be entangled in court proceedings for years to come.
Partey breaks social media silence
Earlier, YEN.com.gh shared that Thomas Partey has finally spoken out through a post on social media amidst his current legal challenges.
The 32-year-old had maintained complete silence on his online platforms since July 4, the day formal charges were filed against him.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
