Ghanaian sports journalist Saddick Adams has expressed sadness over the imprisonment of his friend Evans Nyarko in the UK. Nyarko, known as "Kobbie Man U" in Sunyani for his support of Manchester United, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court on October 1, 2026. Adams, popularly known as Sports Obama, revealed that he struggled to believe the news when he first saw Nyarko's photograph circulating online. He had to seek confirmation of Nyarko's identity from another friend.
Adams and Nyarko have a long-standing friendship that continued even after Nyarko relocated to the United Kingdom. Adams said he was saddened by the news and never imagined he would have to talk about it on radio. Nyarko, 45, was convicted of an offence against a woman in Milton Keynes following a six-day trial that concluded on May 26, 2026. Thames Valley Police confirmed that a jury unanimously found Nyarko guilty.
Adams initially had doubts about the report, wondering if the person in the photograph was indeed his friend. He sent the image to another friend to verify Nyarko's identity, and the response confirmed that it was him. Adams expressed hope that Nyarko could appeal and be vindicated if the case against him had been fabricated. His comments reflected the difficulty of recognising someone he knew personally in the report.
Nyarko's conviction and sentencing have sparked reactions from his friends and acquaintances. Adams' reaction focused on the shock and sadness of learning about his friend's imprisonment. The case against Nyarko involved a woman who knew him and had accepted his offer to help her get home after a night out. The details of the offence were not disclosed.
In a related development, a Nigerian national, Joseph James Nantomah, was sentenced to four years in prison for swindling over $2.7 million from dozens of victims across the United States and abroad. Nantomah, 49, was sentenced on September 18, 2026, by United States District Judge Lynn Adelman in the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Adams' comments on Nyarko's imprisonment have sparked a conversation about the challenges of dealing with unexpected news about friends or acquaintances. His reaction highlighted the emotional impact of learning about someone's imprisonment, especially when it involves a friend. Nyarko's case has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his conviction.
The imprisonment of Evans Nyarko has sparked a reaction from his friends and acquaintances, with Adams being one of the first to publicly comment on the matter. Nyarko's case will likely continue to attract attention as it raises questions about his conviction and the circumstances surrounding it.
Key points
- Evans Nyarko was sentenced to eight years in prison at Aylesbury Crown Court on October 1, 2026.
- Saddick Adams expressed sadness over the imprisonment of his friend Evans Nyarko.
- Nyarko was convicted of an offence against a woman in Milton Keynes following a six-day trial.
