The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly criticised the discontinuation of the murder case involving investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, describing it as unacceptable and a dangerous precedent for justice and press freedom in Ghana.
The Association expressed deep disappointment over the failure of state authorities to bring closure to the case—seven years after Suale’s brutal assassination.
Addressing the media on Monday, November 3, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor called for full transparency and accountability from the Attorney General’s Office and the Ghana Police Service.
“The GJA demands a full and transparent explanation from the Attorney General’s Department on the reasons for discontinuing the case. The Ghana Police Service must also provide clarification, as we now have a contrary briefing or report. We call on the police to outline the clear steps being taken to identify the real culprit,” he said.
Mr. Dwumfuor also raised concerns over the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that certain provisions could undermine press freedom if passed without broad stakeholder consultation.
“We call for broad engagement, public consultation, and education to fine-tune the bill to ensure that every sector directly impacted understands and makes the needed input in the public interest. If what the amendment seeks to cure will worsen the cyber ecosystem, then we must tread cautiously,” he cautioned.
The GJA President reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to defending media freedoms and holding duty-bearers accountable.
“The GJA and the media will always seek to protect these guaranteed rights and ensure that they are not taken from us,” he stressed.