The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has criticised the State’s failure to deliver justice in the murder of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, nearly seven years after his death.
Suale, a member of Tiger Eye P.I., was shot dead by unknown assailants on January 16, 2019, near his residence in Madina, Accra.
Despite repeated assurances, no convictions have been made.
Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Monday to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, GJA President Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed disappointment over the Attorney-General’s decision to discontinue prosecution on Suale’s murder.
The decision led to the discharge of a suspect by the Madina District Court on October 14, 2025.
He said the development raised concerns about Ghana’s commitment to press freedom and the rule of law.
“After such a heinous crime that shocked the nation and the international media community, justice continues to elude the family of Ahmed Suale and the entire media fraternity,” he said.
Mr. Dwumfour described the delay as a serious blemish on Ghana’s democratic credentials.
“The inability of the State to bring the perpetrators to book after nearly seven years is a grave blot on Ghana’s democratic credentials,” he added.
The GJA President questioned the rationale behind the Attorney-General’s decision and called for transparency from the Ghana Police Service regarding the status of investigations and any new evidence.
He described the lack of public communication as unacceptable and damaging to public trust.
“Justice delayed is justice denied,” he stressed.
Mr Dwumfour urged the Attorney-General’s office to provide a full explanation, and the Inspector-General of Police to outline steps toward identifying and prosecuting the culprits.
He also appealed to international media and human rights organisations to support efforts for justice.
Mr Dwumfour called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the matter, stressing that protecting journalists was vital to democracy and freedom of expression.
“We owe it to Ahmed Suale, his family, and every journalist working under fear and intimidation to ensure that justice is served fully, fairly, and without further delay,” he said.
Mr Dwumfour reaffirmed the GJA’s commitment to defending press freedom and urged stakeholders to ensure safer working environments for journalists both online and offline.
“An attack on one journalist is an attack on truth and on society’s right to know,” he emphasised.
GNA
