President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged the Attorney General to expedite proceedings in the long-delayed Ahmed Suale case.
This appeal comes after a recent attack on three journalists, which led to a media blackout on certain political figures.
Speaking at the GJA’s 75th Anniversary Lecture, Mr Dwumfour emphasized the association’s commitment to pressuring state authorities to seek justice for Ahmed Suale.
He also called on the government to strengthen its collaboration with the GJA to ensure the safety and security of journalists in Ghana.
The GJA president stressed the importance of public support for the media and encouraged anyone with information on the Ahmed Suale case to assist the police investigation.
“In 2024 alone, the GJA imposed a media blackout on prominent state figures due to assaults on three journalists while on duty.
I want to use this anniversary lecture to urge the government and authorities to bolster their cooperation with the GJA in ensuring the safety and security of journalists in Ghana.
We also appeal to the Attorney General to expedite the Ahmed Suale murder case, which continues to affect the media’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index.
Five years have passed since the investigative journalist’s murder, yet there seems to have been no progress. As an association, we will continue to pressure state authorities to seek justice for Ahmed Suale.”
source: 3news
