- GJA calls for action on Ahmed Suale's murder case.
- GJA urges government to ensure journalists' safety.
- Media blackout imposed due to attacks on journalists.
- GJA seeks public support for justice and development.
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale murder case, which has been delayed for years. Speaking at the GJA’s 75th Anniversary Lecture in Ho, Mr. Dwumfour emphasized that the association will continue to pressure state authorities to seek justice for Ahmed Suale.
He also called on the government to intensify its collaboration with the GJA to ensure the safety and security of journalists in the country. The GJA president stressed that the media cannot thrive without public support and urged anyone with information on the Ahmed Suale case to come forward and assist the police investigation.
The lecture marked the 75th anniversary of the GJA, and Mr. Dwumfour used the occasion to highlight the challenges facing journalists in Ghana. He noted that in 2024 alone, the GJA imposed a media blackout on key state personalities due to attacks on three journalists while they were on duty.
Mr. Dwumfour expressed concern that five years have passed since Ahmed Suale’s murder, yet there appears to be no progress in the investigation. He reiterated that the GJA will continue to put pressure on state authorities to demand justice for Ahmed Suale and urged anyone with information to come forward and assist the police.
The GJA president emphasized the importance of collaboration between the media and the public in addressing developmental challenges. He concluded by urging the government and authorities to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of journalists in Ghana.
