Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Legal and Communications Team, has called for a fresh, professional investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, following the Attorney General’s decision to drop the case.
On Tuesday, October 14, the Madina District Court discharged Daniel Owusu Koranteng, who had been charged with murder and abetment of murder in connection with the 2019 killing. This came after the Attorney General’s Office advised that the case be discontinued, citing insufficient evidence.
Ahmed Suale, a prominent member of Tiger Eye P.I., was gunned down in January 2019 by unknown assailants — a case that sparked national outrage and international condemnation. However, the investigation has seen little progress, with no solid leads or convictions.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, October 15, Mr. Adawudu urged law enforcement to revisit the case with professionalism and renewed urgency.
“This should be an eye-opener. We must go back to the drawing board and approach this professionally. Investigators must let their conscience guide them and speak the truth,” he said.
Adawudu criticized the lack of resources and institutional support for investigators, which he said often results in superficial or ‘armchair’ investigations.
“Some top-level officials make it difficult for younger investigators. There’s also no money for thorough work—no support for travel or deeper probing. That’s how we end up with poor investigations,” he added.
He stressed the importance of speaking truth to power and ensuring the case reaches a logical and just conclusion to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Despite concerns over the dropped charges, Mr. Adawudu praised the Attorney General for taking a principled decision, arguing that pursuing a case without sufficient evidence would have led to a weak prosecution.
“I commend the Attorney General for being bold. If the evidence can’t support a conviction, continuing the case would be meaningless. But if new facts emerge, the suspect can still be brought back to face justice,” he said.
Adawudu concluded by urging authorities to prioritize transparency, professionalism, and accountability to deliver justice for Ahmed Suale and deter future attacks on journalists.
