Arrest Made in Ahmed Suale Murder Case: Investigative Journalist’s Legacy at Stake

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a suspect in the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale. Koranteng allegedly shared Suale’s photographs with a politician, leading to accusations of betrayal. Despite this development, the investigation is ongoing amid criticism of the police’s delayed response and calls from the Ghana Journalists Association for accountability and justice.

The Ghana Police Service recently apprehended a suspect linked to the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The alleged perpetrator, Daniel Owusu Koranteng, known as Akwasi Amakye, was a close associate of the deceased and is accused of betraying him by sharing his photographs with a prominent Ghanaian politician prior to the murder.

Karanteng and Suale had collaborated on various projects at Tiger Eye Private Investigations, making his betrayal particularly shocking to the investigative community. Reports indicate that he frequently visited Suale at his residence in Madina, leading to questions about the depth of their relationship.

Suale was murdered on January 16, 2019, near his family home in Madina after he worked with the BBC on a major investigative story about rampant corruption in Ghanaian football. Following the investigation, the FBI was involved, uncovering crucial details including phone communications between the suspect and Suale days before the incident.

The arrest has provided a degree of comfort to Suale’s family and colleagues, yet the investigation remains ongoing, prompting scrutiny of the Ghana Police Service for its previous inaction. Many observers have raised concerns regarding the lengthy delay in arrests in this high-profile case.

In January, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) issued a two-month ultimatum to the police for progress in the case, threatening to escalate the matter to the ECOWAS Court of Justice if substantial advancements were not made by the end of March 2025. GJA President Albert Dwumfour expressed his discontent over the unresolved case, lamenting the lack of police progress over six years.

The former Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, also disclosed that his office had not received any prosecutable dockets relating to the case, while MP Kwame Asare-Obeng (A-Plus) stated he had provided information to the police regarding the suspects and warned of public disclosure of their identities should action not be taken.

These troubling developments have intensified calls for accountability from the police as the GJA vows to persist in seeking justice for Ahmed Suale. As this case, highlighting the safety concerns for journalists in Ghana, continues to evolve, many stakeholders are acutely attentive to the outcomes of the investigation.

The arrest of Daniel Owusu Koranteng marks a crucial milestone in the pursuit of justice for Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist whose murder has remained under scrutiny for years. The ongoing investigation illustrates the commitment of the Ghanaian community and the press to seek accountability from law enforcement. Ensuring justice for Suale is not only vital for his family but also significantly impacts the broader context of journalist safety in Ghana, reflecting the expectations for timely and effective police action against impunity.

Original Source: www.gbcghanaonline.com