Ahmed Suale
Ahmed Suale was an investigative journalist known for his work in exposing corruption and illegal activities, particularly in Ghana's political landscape. He gained international recognition after his involvement in the 'Number 12' documentary, which exposed corruption in Ghana's football administration. Tragically, Suale was murdered in January 2019, a case that remains unresolved and has raised significant concerns about journalist safety in Ghana.
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President Mahama expressed concern about Ghana’s fall on the global press freedom index, linking it partly to harassment of journalists and incidents such as the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale.
Mahama to hold first presidential media encounter on Wednesday
Ghana· 2025-09-08
Ahmed Suale was an investigative journalist whose tragic death is referenced as a consequence of unpunished violence against journalists.
Journalists not safe: Dr Ashigbey urges President Mahama to act or risk more deathsGhana· 2025-07-31
Long-dormant cases, including the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale, have been reopened for fresh investigation.
President Mahama on how he has fulfilled 72% of 120-day pledgeGhana· 2025-05-08
Mr Mahama mentioned the murder of Ahmed Suale as one of the major unresolved criminal cases being investigated.
Techiman South, Ayawaso West Wuogon cases reopened - President MahamaGhana· 2025-05-08
Ahmed Suale was murdered under mysterious circumstances for his investigative stories.
GJA demands reconstitution of National Media Commission boardGhana· 2025-04-24
Ahmed Suale was a fellow journalist whose murder Anas Aremeyaw Anas is still grieving.
Ghanaian journalist hopeful he will get damages from Kennedy Agyapong
United Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Ahmed Suale was a colleague of Anas Aremeyaw Anas who was murdered in 2019.
Ghana journalist awarded $18m after suing ex-MPUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19Ahmed Suale was an investigative journalist whose murder has led to significant public outcry and scrutiny of the police investigation.
Police arrest suspect in Ahmed Suale’s murderGhana· 2025-03-19
Muslim pointed to Mahama’s 2024 campaign pledge to reopen investigations into the killing of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale as proof of his dedication to media freedom.
Mahama administration committed to press freedom – Shamima MuslimGhana· 2025-02-20
The association referenced the unresolved case of Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist who was murdered in 2019.
Government, GJA to hold talks over journalist attacks next weekGhana· 2025-02-19