The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has applauded the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of a suspect in connection with the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
The suspect, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Amakye, was arraigned before the Madina District Court on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He has been remanded into police custody and is set to reappear before the court on April 1, 2025.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah, the GJA acknowledged the efforts of the police, particularly Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno and the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, for what it described as a “giant step” toward securing justice for Ahmed Suale.
The association noted that this is the first significant breakthrough in the case since the journalist’s assassination on January 16, 2019. The GJA also emphasized that the arrest follows years of persistent advocacy for justice, expressing hope that it marks the beginning of broader efforts to apprehend all individuals involved in the crime.
Despite its satisfaction with the recent development, the GJA urged the police to intensify efforts to arrest other suspects linked to the murder. The association further indicated that it would closely monitor the prosecution process and continue to engage the police leadership for updates.
Additionally, the GJA reiterated its earlier ultimatum to escalate the case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice if no concrete progress was made by the end of March 2025. It also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for all journalists who have been attacked in the line of duty, including Latif Iddrisu, whose case remains unresolved.
Meanwhile, the GJA has informed its international partners, including the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), about the latest developments. Both organizations have reportedly expressed their readiness to take the case to other international forums to seek justice for Ahmed Suale.
Suale, an undercover journalist with Tiger Eye P.I., was shot and killed in Madina, Accra, in what was widely condemned as an attack on press freedom in Ghana. His murder has significantly impacted Ghana’s ranking on the World Press Freedom Index, and media advocates continue to demand justice.
The GJA assured the public that it remains steadfast in its pursuit of accountability and will provide updates on further investigations and legal proceedings.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
