'No more silence', says Mahama as gov't launches national push for justice in unresolved criminal cases

President John Mahama announced that his government is taking action on unresolved criminal cases. This includes killings linked to elections, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, and other politically charged incidents.

In a national address about his first 120 days in office, he emphasized the importance of justice. He stated that justice is essential for national healing and restoring public trust.

“Delivering justice is crucial for national healing and trust in our institutions,” Mahama said.

He promised to reopen investigations into major unresolved cases. These include the 2020 election killings, Ayawaso West Wuogon violence, and the murder of Ahmed Hussein-Suale.

Mahama revealed that the new Inspector General of Police has formed a special task force. Investigations have been formally reopened, and he assured that “progress is being made.”

For the first time in six years, there has been a breakthrough in the case of Ahmed Hussein-Suale. The police made an arrest, and the suspect has been arraigned before court.

Mahama also mentioned other high-profile cases under fresh scrutiny. Investigations are ongoing into the Techiman South incident from the 2020 elections where two lives were lost.

In Odododiodoo, three individuals have been charged with conspiracy and murder related to two deaths. They have been committed for trial at the High Court.

In Ablekuma Central, Mahama noted that a military officer allegedly caused a civilian's death. The scene has been revisited for further investigation.

“A request was made to the Chief of Army Staff for personnel involved to assist,” he added.

The case of Silas Wulochamey, a teacher killed in Banda, has also been revived. The Attorney-General’s office had previously advised against prosecution due to lack of evidence but now it’s reopened based on actionable intelligence.

In Dormaa West, one suspect is on trial over Kofi Robert's death while another remains at large. In Savelugu, efforts continue to identify Zakaria Samira's shooter despite “lack of cooperation from witnesses.”

Mahama pledged not to let the January 31, 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon violence be forgotten. “We will not let that matter die without justice being served,” he vowed.

He mentioned ASP Azugu's involvement in the violence and confirmed cooperation with investigations to identify all involved parties.

Similar probes are underway into potential election-related violence ahead of 2024 in several constituencies.

“These senseless deaths should never happen again during elections,” he stated passionately.

“We are committed to ensuring accountability for political violence.”

The Attorney General is preparing a report for Cabinet regarding compensation for victims' families affected by these incidents.