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January 06, 2026 – Ghana –
Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has renewed the government’s pledge to pursue accountability in the 2019 assassination of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, acknowledging ongoing challenges in the long-running inquiry but insisting authorities have not abandoned efforts to assemble sufficient evidence for prosecution. Ayine’s remarks, delivered in early January 2026, come almost eight years after Suale was fatally shot near his home in Accra while engaged in investigative reporting.
Suale, a key member of the investigative team, Tiger Eye Private Investigations, and a close associate of journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, was killed on January 16, 2019, following threats linked to his work exposing corruption in football and other sectors. The murder drew widespread condemnation from press freedom organisations and rights advocates, who have repeatedly called for a thorough, transparent investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
In his broadcast comments, Ayine acknowledged serious investigative setbacks, including gaps in initial evidence collection and the complex passage of time, which have complicated efforts to establish a prosecutable case. He stressed that the state continues to review all available material in hopes of gathering “sufficient evidence” to pursue formal charges, though he conceded that retrieving information in “cold” cases is inherently difficult. Ayine’s statements reaffirm that the government has not shelved the case but remains engaged in ongoing investigative work.
The Suale case has seen notable procedural developments in recent years. In October 2025, a suspect previously arrested in connection with the murder was discharged by a district court after prosecution advice from the Attorney General’s office indicated insufficient evidence to proceed, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates and civil society groups. They have emphasised that delays and discontinuations risk entrenching impunity for crimes against journalists and diminishing confidence in the justice system’s capacity to protect media workers.
Press freedom organisations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists and International Press Institute have underscored the broader significance of the case within global media safety contexts, noting that continued failure to achieve justice for Suale reflects persistent impunity for attacks on journalists in Ghana, despite its democratic reputation. Advocacy groups have urged the government to strengthen investigative capacity, ensure transparency, and pursue accountability as essential steps toward safeguarding journalists and upholding fundamental rights.
Reference –
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1461360/ahmed-suale-murder-werestill-gathering-sufficie.html
