The bereaved family of Ahmed Suale, a celebrated investigative journalist who played a pivotal role in Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye PI team, has voiced their growing discontent over the lack of progress in their pursuit of justice through the legal system.
In a new twist, the family has decided to cease their relentless pursuit of the case, pointing to the protracted absence of tangible results and substantive advancement in the ongoing investigation.
Ibrahim Tahidu, the spokesperson for the family, shared that their decision is a direct response to the disappointing fact that all 14 individuals initially detained by law enforcement as potential suspects in Suale’s murder have subsequently been exonerated through meticulous investigative procedures.
As a consequence, the family has opted to discontinue their visits to the police headquarters for updates, as they have come to perceive their efforts as fruitless.
At the heart of their frustration lies the conviction that the audacious rhetoric voiced by Kennedy Agyapong, a Member of Parliament, significantly contributed to the harrowing demise of Ahmed Suale.
The journalist fell victim to a fatal shooting on January 16, 2019, shortly after the release of the groundbreaking exposé known as the “Number 12” documentary.
The documentary unveiled rampant corruption embedded within Ghana’s football industry, sparking a chain of events that ultimately led to Suale’s tragic end. Agyapong’s public endorsement of assaults on Suale only exacerbated the situation, paving the way for an atmosphere conducive to violence.
Despite resolute assurances from the government to pursue justice in Ahmed Suale’s murder, the case remains shrouded in uncertainty. The family’s recent decision to relinquish their quest for justice serves as a poignant illustration of the difficulties inherent in holding individuals accountable for crimes against journalists.
As time elapses and frustrations intensify, the unresolved case of Ahmed Suale stands as a stark reminder of the pressing need to bolster safeguards for journalists and to cultivate a framework that fosters the successful prosecution of those responsible for acts of violence against journalists.
