Government has condemned the gruesome murder of undercover journalist Ahmed Husein. He was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday night.
Addressing journalists at a midweek press briefing Thursday, the Information Minister said: “We condemn this heinous and barbaric act. We are aware the Police have begun investigations into the incident….We urge the police to speed up investigations into his killing,” Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said.
Ahmed Hussein-Suale, a member of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye PI, was killed on Wednesday night by some unknown gunmen.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has asked President Nana Akufo- Addo to ensure that persons who killed the investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein-Suale are arrested.
Addressing the press on Thursday, President of the GJA, Roland Affail Monney, called on various stakeholders to ensure that justice is served.
“Our information indicates that the unknown assailants did not take anything from Ahmed except his life. Delivering two bullets into his chest. One in his neck at close range. The GJA is totally devastated by this heinous crime. The elimination of Ahmed poses as Ghana’s version of the infamous killing of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. This is indeed a sad day for not only the media fraternity in Ghana, but the country as a whole. This is not the first time a journalist has been murdered in cold blood.
“We appeal to his Excellency, Nana Akufo-Addo as the head of the executive arm of government to take a personal interest in seeing to the end of this matter. Furthermore, we call on Parliament as representatives of the people to take actions that will instil a sense of safety not only in the media but the populace. We also call on the judiciary to deal with persons involved in such heinous crimes.”
