The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has described the discontinuation of the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale as unacceptable and a dangerous precedent.

The Association expressed deep frustration over the failure of authorities to bring closure to the case, seven years after the journalist’s assassination.

Addressing the media on Monday, November 3, 2025, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor demanded a clear and transparent update from both the Attorney General’s Office and the Ghana Police Service.

“The GJA demands a full and transparent explanation from the Attorney General’s Department on the reasons for discontinuing the case. 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 said.

The GJA President also raised concerns on the Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating that certain provisions in the proposed legislation could threaten press freedom if passed without proper revision.

“We call for broad engagement, public consultation, and education to fine-tune the bill to ensure that every sector directly impacted understands and makes the needed input in the public interest.

“If what the amendment seeks to cure will worsen the cyber ecosystem, then we must tread cautiously,” he cautioned.

Mr. Dwumfuor reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to defending media freedoms, adding, “The GJA and the media will always seek to protect these guaranteed rights and ensure that they are not taken from us.”