By The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
The suspect is identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye. He is a close friend of the deceased. People have accused him of betrayal. They claim he released the photographs to a popular politician in Ghana before the murder.
According to sources, Amakye had a close relationship with Ahmed Suale. They worked together at Tiger Eye Private Investigations before Amakye’s dismissal.
The two had collaborated on several investigative projects. Amakye’s betrayal is a shocking turn of events.
“The suspect used to visit the deceased, who was a close friend. He often visited him at his Madina-based residence,” a source close to the police Criminal Investigation Department revealed.
Ahmed Suale was murdered on January 16, 2019. This happened near his family house at Madina. He had collaborated with the BBC on an investigative story before his death. The story exposed widespread corruption in African football, particularly in Ghana.
FBI collaboration
The FBI in the USA extracted important information during the investigation. This included phone calls between the suspect and the deceased, days before his death.
The arrest of Ahmed Suale’s suspected killer has brought some relief to the family and colleagues of the slain journalist.
However, the investigation is still ongoing and it remains to be seen how the case will unfold.
The Ghana Police Service is being scrutinized for its handling of the case. Many are questioning the delay in making an arrest.
GJA ultimatum
In January this year, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) issued a two-month ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service. They demanded significant progress in the investigation. They also called for the prosecution of those responsible for the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
The GJA issued a warning. If the issue is not resolved by the end of March 2025, the association will escalate the matter. The escalation would be to the ECOWAS Court of Justice and other international bodies.
At a news conference in Accra, the GJA President, Albert Dwumfour, expressed deep frustration. He was concerned about the lack of progress in the case. It has dragged on for six years without any arrests.
Another case has baffled the nation. It has also perplexed the international community over the years. This case is the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
It is very unfortunate and disappointing that six years after the murder of Ahmed Suale, no arrest has been made.
What is even more disheartening is the lackadaisical police investigations into the murder,” Mr Dwumfour lamented.
Disturbing revelations
He further highlighted a disturbing revelation made in February 2024. This was revealed by the former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame. His office had not received any prosecution-ready docket from the police regarding the case. This situation persisted five years after the incident.
Adding to the concern, Mr Dwumfour referenced recent comments by the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare-Obeng. He is popularly known as A-Plus. A-Plus claimed to have provided the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with information about the suspected killers.
A-Plus also threatened to publicly reveal the suspect’s name if the police failed to act.
“These developments have raised serious questions about the willingness of the Police to resolve this matter,” the GJA president stated.
The association has vowed to continue pushing for justice for Ahmed Suale and his family. It also aims to hold the Ghana Police Service accountable for its handling of the case.
The arrest of Ahmed Suale’s suspected killer is significant. This development has sparked widespread outrage. There is also concern about the safety of journalists in Ghana.
As the investigation continues, many are watching closely to see if justice will finally be served.
