EIB Network’s Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah, has been adjudged the Best Court Correspondent in the country.

The award was conferred on him at the JUSAG @50 anniversary celebration in Cape Coast, held under the theme “50 Years of Championing Judicial Excellence; Embracing Integrity, Digitalization, and Upholding Judicial Independence and Staff Welfare!”

JUSAG, in awarding Murtala Inusah, recognizes “his commitment, remarkable contributions, and exceptional performance as a Court Correspondent on media issues.”

Inusah is an experienced journalist who specializes in court reporting, with over a decade of experience in the field.

In recent times, his excellent reportage has earned him a lot of praise, with many still wondering how he is able to simplify legal terminologies in his reports despite not being a lawyer.

Mr. Inusah, who is the Head of the Legal Desk at the EIB Network – operators of GHOne TV, Starr FM, Kasapa FM, Agoo FM/TV, Ebusua FM, Ultimate FM, etc. – has a running segment on GHOne TV and Starr FM dubbed "Court Today."

As part of his work schedule, he provides daily updates on all high-profile pending cases at the court on GHOne TV’s flagship morning show, GHToday, and Morning Starr on Starr FM, dubbed "Court Today."

The segment, which started in December 2023, provides updates on the status of all pending cases, their progress, and what accounts for delays.

The segment also sees Mr. Inusah break down some of the legal terms for the audience's understanding. Despite not having a law degree, he has done so with great alacrity.

With over 10 years of experience in court reporting, the EIB man in court is known for breaking all big cases of national interest at the courts.

He is known for providing detailed reporting, hence it comes as no surprise when experienced legal brains acknowledge his reportage, and JUSAG has endorsed that with the award.

“I am humbled by this honour from the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) adjudging me as the Best Court Correspondent in the country. Receiving this honour in the presence of the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, as by law established, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, was a great feeling,” Murtala Inusah posted on his Facebook page shortly after the awards.

He thanked the executives of JUSAG, led by Samuel Afotey Otu, and all who acknowledged his efforts in shaping justice delivery in the country.

Mr. Inusah previously worked with the Daily Heritage newspaper prior to his reassignment to GHOne TV and Starr FM in 2020.

As part of his duties, the experienced court reporter also reports for Kasapa FM and writes for Kasapafmonline.com and Starrfm.com.gh, among others under the EIB group.

It is not for nothing that lawyers are hailing him for his reportage, mainly due to his understanding of legal terms despite not having a background in law.

As part of his work as a Legal Affairs Correspondent, he has undergone a series of training sessions on court reporting.

Mr. Inusah, a product of the Ghana Institute of Journalism with a BA in Communication Studies specializing in Journalism, is part of history as one of the few privileged journalists who have been duly accredited by the Judicial Service to report from the courts.

He is among the few media practitioners who have covered the historic Presidential election petitions in 2013 and 2021.