… party undertook extensive consultations in preparing its position, involving former Attorneys-General and senior lawyers. “We had all our former Attorneys-General coming on board, Gloria Akuffo, Ayikoi Otoo, Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Joe Ghartey, Godfred Yeboah Dame, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah …
… torney General’s claim that Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, had not formally written to the court to explain his inability to appear during the legal vacation.Mr Alfred Tuah-Yeboah …
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has backed the New Patriotic Party’s concerns over what it describes as “selective justice” in the decision to continue selected criminal cases during the legal vacation. …
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has questioned the basis for selecting only Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) cases for substantive hearings during the legal vacation. …
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that judges can hear substantive cases during legal vacation, but said lawyers involved in such cases must first be consulted and have no objection to the arrangement. …
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Attionu-Tamakloe. …
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has described the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Attionu-Tamakloe as “strange” and “surprising,” insisting that the prosecution presented overwhelming evidence to su …
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah questioned the basis of the Deputy Attorney General's claim that Samuel Atta Akyea had not formally written to the court to explain his absence during legal vacation. Tuah-Yeboah said that under proper practice, a lawyer communicates inability to attend court to the judge through the court's registrar, and questioned how the Deputy AG could know whether the registrar received such a letter.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has endorsed the NPP's concern that the judiciary is applying "selective justice" by allowing substantive hearings in cases involving some of its former officials during legal vacation while other cases remain adjourned. Tuah-Yeboah argued the concern stems from apparent disparity in case treatment during the vacation period, not solely political affiliation.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has questioned why only Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) cases were selected for substantive hearings during the legal vacation, arguing that lawyers should have been involved in decisions about which cases proceed and noting that similar considerations extended to other pending cases might be justified.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah said judges can hear substantive cases during legal vacation if the lawyers involved are consulted and have no objection, adding that the practice of having judges sit during vacation predates Ghana's independence and is traditionally reserved for urgent matters like bail and injunctions.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing the appellate court failed to properly evaluate evidence and reached the wrong conclusion by focusing on selected aspects instead of the totality of the evidence. The Court of Appeal on July 30 overturned Tamakloe-Attionu's conviction and 10-year prison sentence, ruling the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Attionu-Tamakloe, arguing that the appellate court erred in concluding the prosecution failed to establish its case and that technical defects in the charge sheet should not invalidate a conviction where sufficient evidence exists.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has described the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu-Tamakloe as "strange" and "surprising," maintaining that the prosecution presented solid, overwhelming evidence to support her conviction and defending the work of the Office of the Attorney-General and EOCO investigators.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticised the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, describing the ruling as legally flawed and a setback to Ghana's fight against corruption. He argued that the court erred in acquitting the accused on grounds of defects in the charge sheet rather than examining the evidence, and maintained that the proper remedy would have been to order a retrial.
Parliament passed the Community Service Bill 2026 on July 8, creating an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offences. Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah commended the passage, noting it would help decongest prisons and expand sentencing options available to courts.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has called on the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service to introduce stronger measures to address growing student indiscipline, citing recent incidents of unrest characterised by violence and destruction of school property. He stressed that restoring discipline requires coordinated effort from school authorities, parents, and government agencies.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme on 20 June will host a panel discussion covering recent departures from public institutions, the legal implications of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's permanent US residency, and safety standards in educational institutions.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has indicated that a future NPP government could revisit and reopen criminal cases discontinued under the current NDC administration, saying a change in government could warrant a review of the Attorney-General's decisions to halt prosecutions despite available evidence.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized Canada's decision to deny a visa to footballer Thomas Partey, arguing it contradicts the presumption of innocence under common law. Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges in the UK but pleading not guilty, will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says the Office of the Special Prosecutor remains entitled to continue criminal processes against former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta in Ghana, despite a U.S. immigration court granting him permanent residency. He stated that the U.S. ruling does not prevent Ghanaian authorities from pursuing investigations or prosecutions.
Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, has been extradited to Ghana following her conviction on over 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million in public funds. She has been taken into custody by Ghana Police and Prisons services to begin her sentence.
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, the former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, has been extradited from the United States to Ghana after conviction on 70+ corruption-related charges, including embezzling more than $6 million in public funds. She has been taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin her sentence.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has cautioned that Sedina Tamakloe's extradition to Ghana should not be taken as a precedent for the automatic extradition of other high-profile individuals sought by Ghanaian authorities, noting that extradition proceedings are determined case-by-case based on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances.
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says the extradition of ex-MASLOC chief Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States demonstrates that absconding will not shield accused persons from prosecution, and signals Ghana's commitment to pursuing corruption cases across borders where extradition arrangements exist.
Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has welcomed the extradition of Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, former CEO of the now-defunct MASLOC, from the United States to Ghana to face sentencing following her conviction in a fraud case. Tuah-Yeboah commended both U.S. authorities and Ghana's Office of the Attorney General for their roles in securing her return.
The Bono Regional Minister has called on journalists and media practitioners to move beyond traditional reporting and play a more active role in promoting national stability and safeguarding peace in an era marked by digital disruption and misinformation. He stressed that the media must amplify community voices, promote civic responsibility, and empower young people to use media tools for dialogue and peacebuilding.
Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, former Deputy Attorney-General, has argued that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative has effectively collapsed, noting that over one year has passed since the Attorney-General entered nolle prosequi into some cases previously prosecuted by the Akufo-Addo administration. His remarks come amid renewed anti-corruption actions, though he warns that aggressive prosecution without full transparency could undermine public trust in the justice system.