The Minority Caucus in Parliament has described the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, as unsurprising, claiming it reinforces what it describes as the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) tendency to shield its officials from accountability.
Speaking in an interview, the Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, said the caucus had anticipated the outcome of the appeal and insisted the ruling raises concerns about fairness in the administration of justice.
“We knew this was going to happen,” Mr Darko said, adding that he remains unconvinced that the former MASLOC boss actually served any prison sentence after she was extradited from the United States to Ghana.
He questioned whether Madam Tamakloe Attionu was ever incarcerated following her return to the country, suggesting the developments have deepened the Minority’s doubts about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption.
The Minority also argued that the Court of Appeal’s decision strengthens its belief that the NDC protects its own officials while pursuing political opponents through the criminal justice system.
Adding his voice, the Member of Parliament for Effia maintained that the current administration is not genuinely committed to combating corruption but is instead using prosecutions as a tool against members of the opposition.
The Court of Appeal on Thursday acquitted and discharged Madam Tamakloe-Attionu after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against her beyond reasonable doubt. The decision has since generated widespread political reactions, with both the governing party and the opposition offering contrasting interpretations of the judgment.
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