President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has been delayed for years.
His appeal comes after three journalists were recently attacked, prompting a media boycott of certain political individuals.
During the GJA’s 75th Anniversary Lecture in Ho on July 11, 2024, Mr. Dwumfour reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for justice for Ahmed Suale.
He further lamented the lack of progress in the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, five years after his death and called on the Attorney General to expedite action.
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“We also wish to use this platform to appeal to the Attorney General to start expediting action on the Ahmed Suale murder case, a single issue that keeps affecting the position of the media on the Word Press Freedom Index,” Dwumfour said.
He urged the government to strengthen its partnership with the GJA to guarantee the safety of journalists in Ghana.
“In 2024 alone, the GJA imposed a media blackout on key state personalities due to attacks on three journalists while they were on duty. Let me use this anniversary lecture to call on the government and authority to intensify its collaboration with the GJA in ensuring the safety and security of journalists in Ghana,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of public support for a vibrant media and appealed to anyone with knowledge about the Ahmed Suale case to come forward and aid the police Investigation.
“I also want to urge anyone with information about those responsible for this matter to help the police investigate this case. The media cannot thrive without the support of the public. As a result, we call for collaboration in this regard as we work to address our developmental challenges,” he added.
Ahmed Suale was a Ghanaian investigative journalist who was murdered on January 16, 2019, in Accra, Ghana. He was a key member of the investigative journalism team at Tiger Eye Private Investigations, led by Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
