A businessperson named Daniel Owusu Koranteng faced continued detention at the Madina District Court after prosecutors amended charges related to the death of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The court, overseen by Judge Susana Nyakotey, denied Koranteng's bail application and remanded him to police custody until April 17, 2025.
The 35-year-old suspect now confronts charges of abetment and murder. Prosecutors allege Koranteng collaborated with two unidentified individuals to facilitate Suale's killing. During the hearing, defense counsel argued that no concrete evidence links Koranteng to the alleged crime and requested judicial intervention against state prosecution powers.
Chief Inspector Nana Afua Bamfoa Bamfo presented detailed allegations, revealing that both Koranteng and Suale previously worked for Tiger Eye P.I., a company led by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Tensions reportedly escalated after former Parliament member Kennedy Agyapong broadcast Suale's images on NET2 TV, calling for retribution against the journalist.
The prosecution claims that Suale confronted Koranteng through a WhatsApp chat after identifying him as the source of his photographs. On January 16, 2019, Suale was fatally shot in Madina. Investigators assert Koranteng guided two accomplices to Suale's residence before, during, and after the murder, subsequently fleeing to the United Kingdom.
The suspect allegedly returned to Ghana and was arrested in Amasaman on March 15, 2025. During the investigations, Koranteng admitted to knowing Agyapong and visiting his residence, though he denied selling photographs. He reportedly used another person's national identification card to modify his SIM card registration and evade initial police inquiries.
Prosecutors revealed that Koranteng fled Madina immediately after the murder, leaving at approximately 11:15 PM. The court heard that police investigations remain active, with ongoing efforts to apprehend additional suspects connected to Suale's death. The case continues to draw significant attention as legal proceedings move forward.
The 35-year-old suspect now confronts charges of abetment and murder. Prosecutors allege Koranteng collaborated with two unidentified individuals to facilitate Suale's killing. During the hearing, defense counsel argued that no concrete evidence links Koranteng to the alleged crime and requested judicial intervention against state prosecution powers.
Chief Inspector Nana Afua Bamfoa Bamfo presented detailed allegations, revealing that both Koranteng and Suale previously worked for Tiger Eye P.I., a company led by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Tensions reportedly escalated after former Parliament member Kennedy Agyapong broadcast Suale's images on NET2 TV, calling for retribution against the journalist.
The prosecution claims that Suale confronted Koranteng through a WhatsApp chat after identifying him as the source of his photographs. On January 16, 2019, Suale was fatally shot in Madina. Investigators assert Koranteng guided two accomplices to Suale's residence before, during, and after the murder, subsequently fleeing to the United Kingdom.
The suspect allegedly returned to Ghana and was arrested in Amasaman on March 15, 2025. During the investigations, Koranteng admitted to knowing Agyapong and visiting his residence, though he denied selling photographs. He reportedly used another person's national identification card to modify his SIM card registration and evade initial police inquiries.
Prosecutors revealed that Koranteng fled Madina immediately after the murder, leaving at approximately 11:15 PM. The court heard that police investigations remain active, with ongoing efforts to apprehend additional suspects connected to Suale's death. The case continues to draw significant attention as legal proceedings move forward.