Kwame Asare-Obeng, popularly known as A Plus and the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has called on the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to provide an update on the 2019 murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
In a Facebook post, A Plus revealed that he had previously met with CID officials at their headquarters, where he identified a prominent former government minister as allegedly complicit in orchestrating the murder. During the meeting, he also shared information from a highly credible source in the presence of the CID director.
Call for Action
A Plus criticized the perceived lack of progress in the investigation and warned against the case being sidelined.
“If no update is provided within 48 hours, I will invoke my authority as a Member of Parliament to formally summon the Ghana Police Service to brief Parliament on this case,” he stated.
The MP further threatened to disclose his knowledge of the case, including the identity of the alleged perpetrator, on social media if the CID fails to act.
A Tragic Case of Injustice
Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist and key member of the Tiger Eye PI team led by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, was shot dead in January 2019. His murder sent shockwaves through Ghana and the international community, sparking widespread calls for justice. Despite initial investigations, progress on the case has been slow, leading to growing frustrations among the public and advocates for press freedom.
Public Expectations
A Plus’s demands for transparency and accountability resonate with the broader public, many of whom have long questioned the lack of significant updates in the case. By threatening to summon the police to Parliament and potentially releasing sensitive information, A Plus has escalated the pressure on authorities to take decisive action.
This renewed focus on Ahmed Suale’s murder case underscores the urgent need for justice and transparency in addressing crimes against journalists in Ghana.
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