GJA Condemns Dropping of Ahmed Suale Murder Case
Association warns abandoning the case sets a dangerous precedent for press freedom
- The Association condemned the discontinuation of Ahmed Suale’s murder case
- GJA urged the Attorney General and Police to provide transparent explanations and outline steps to find the real culprit
- The Association also cautioned that parts of the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, could threaten media freedom
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the discontinuation of the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, describing it as unacceptable and a dangerous precedent for press freedom.
Speaking to the media on Monday, November 3, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor expressed frustration that seven years after Suale’s assassination, authorities have failed to deliver closure.
“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 conflicting reports,” Mr. Dwumfuor said.
He called on the police to clearly outline steps being taken to identify the real culprit behind the journalist’s murder.
The GJA President also voiced concerns over the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that certain provisions could undermine press freedom if passed without proper consultation.
“We call for broad engagement, public consultation, and education to fine-tune the bill so that all impacted sectors can contribute in the public interest. If what the amendment seeks to cure will worsen the cyber ecosystem, we must tread cautiously,” he stated.
Mr. Dwumfuor reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to defending media rights, emphasizing, “The GJA and the media will always protect these guaranteed rights and ensure they are not taken from us.”
