The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has criticised the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue the murder case involving slain investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, describing the move as unacceptable and a dangerous precedent for justice and press freedom in Ghana.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, November 3, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor said the decision raises serious concerns about the state’s commitment to protecting journalists and upholding the rule of law.
“The GJA demands a full and transparent explanation from the Attorney General’s Department on the reasons for discontinuing the case,” Mr. Dwumfuor said. “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 lamented that seven years after Suale’s murder, justice remains elusive, reinforcing fears that impunity for crimes against journalists is deepening in the country.
Mr. Dwumfuor also expressed concern about aspects of the proposed Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, warning that some provisions could stifle press freedom if passed without adequate consultation.
“We call for broad engagement, public consultation, and education to fine-tune the bill so that every sector directly impacted understands and makes the needed input in the public interest,” he said. “If what the amendment seeks to cure will worsen the cyber ecosystem, then we must tread cautiously.”
The GJA President reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to defending media freedoms, stressing that journalists must not be silenced or intimidated in the discharge of their duties.
