President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged the Attorney General (AG) to expedite proceedings in the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years.

“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” the president appealed.

Ahmed Suale,who worked as an investigative journalist with Tiger Eye Private Investigations, a team led by renowned journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas Suale was tragically murdered on January 16, 2019

He was shot three times, twice in the chest and one in the neck by unidentified assailants while driving in his car in Madina-Accra.

This appeal follows a recent attack on three journalists, prompting a media blackout on certain political figures, including Fisheries Minister, Hawa Koomson.

The incident that triggered this response involved the assault of David Kobbena, a journalist from Cape FM, by individuals allegedly linked to Koomson. Kobbena was attacked at the Central Regional Coordinating Council while covering a political event.

He was mistaken for another journalist who had allegedly insulted Koomson on a TV panel. Despite showing his press card to clarify his identity, he was physically assaulted by a group of about fifteen individuals.

Following this incident, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) declared a media blackout on Hawa Koomson, urging all media houses to avoid covering her activities.

Consequently, speaking at GJA’s 75th Anniversary Lecture in Ho, yesterday, July 11 Mr. Dwumfour asserted that the association will continue to pressure state authorities to secure justice for Ahmed Suale.

“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

“Five years have passed since the murder of the investigative journalist, yet there appears to be no progress. As an association, we shall continue to put pressure on state authorities to demand justice for Ahmed Suale” he added.

The GJA president highlighted the importance of public support for the media and encouraged anyone with information regarding the Ahmed Suale case to assist 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.”