The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will soon announce its official position and the next steps it intends to take following the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.
In a Facebook post by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the NPP said it has been closely monitoring developments in the case and expressed surprise at the appellate court’s ruling.
“The New Patriotic Party has followed with keen interest the rather shocking ruling of the Court of Appeal in the matter involving former MASLOC CEO, Madam Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu,” the statement said.
The party explained that it is currently engaging its internal structures and will communicate its position after consultations.
“The Party will, in due course, communicate its official position on the ruling and announce the appropriate steps it intends to take in response to the decision,” it added.
The comments follow the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the conviction and 10-year prison sentence handed to Madam Tamakloe-Attionu by the High Court in 2024.
She was convicted on several charges, including causing financial loss to the state and stealing, in connection with allegations of misappropriation and diversion of MASLOC funds during her tenure as Chief Executive Officer.
However, the Court of Appeal ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and subsequently acquitted and discharged her of all charges.
The Attorney-General has since announced plans to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.
Attorney-General to challenge Court of Appeal’s ruling in Sedina Tamakloe’s case
