The family of the late investigative journalist Ahmed Suale has expressed cautious optimism following the arrest and arraignment of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former associate of the slain journalist, who has been charged with murder.
The development comes six years after Suale’s assassination, a case that had seen little progress despite repeated calls for justice.
On Wednesday, March 19, Koranteng was formally charged with murder before the Madina District Court, marking a significant step in the long-dormant investigation.
Reacting to the news, Ibrahim Tahidu, the spokesperson for the Ahmed Suale family, acknowledged the progress made while emphasizing their continued demand for justice.
“We are happy it looks like something is being done. Because for six years, anytime we go they will tell us ‘we are on it’. At one point, we gave up on it because there was nothing new on the case. So, this is a welcoming call that someone is in custody and has been arraigned for court,” he stated.
He further revealed that the family had learned about the arrest through the media before receiving official confirmation from the police.
“We saw it in the news trending. It was only this afternoon that I spoke to the police CID. In fact, he also said he tried reaching me but he couldn’t get to me.
“So, I can say we are okay. But all we want is justice so whether we were informed or not, I can say once justice is served it is served forever,” he stated.
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