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Alfred Tuah-Yeboah

Also known as: Mr Tuah-Yeboah · Mr. Tuah-Yeboah

Alfred Tuah-Yeboah — former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, commenting on Ghana's legal and corruption cases.

2026-05-092026-06-18

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for removing former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, on weak grounds.

    NDC orchestrated CJ’s removal on weak grounds – Alfred Tuah-Yeboah
  3. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has indicated that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government could revisit and reopen criminal cases that were discontinued under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.

    Future NPP government could reopen discontinued criminal cases – Tuah-Yeboah
  4. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has questioned Canada’s decision to deny a visa to Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, arguing that the move appears to conflict with the legal principle of the presumption of innocence.

    ‘Where is the presumption of innocence?’ – Tuah-Yeboah on Partey visa refusal
  5. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana remains fully entitled to continue its criminal processes, despite a United States immigration court decision involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw O

    Nothing stops OSP from pursuing Ghana case despite Ofori-Atta’s permanent residency request – Tuah-Yeboah
  6. Joy Online

    Tempering these expectations, former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, publicly warned against drawing broad parallels.

    US extradition of convicted former MASLOC chief hands Ghana a historic cross-border justice win
  7. The Chronicle

    The then Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, publicly stated that Ghana possessed legal mechanisms to secure the return of convicted persons from foreign jurisdictions.

    After Gruelling Legal Processes, Sedinam Ationu Finally Extradited To Ghana
  8. The Chronicle

    The then Deputy Attorney-General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, publicly stated that Ghana possessed legal mechanisms to secure the return of convicted persons from foreign jurisdictions.

    After Gruelling Legal Processes, Sedinam Ationu Finally Extradited To Ghana
  9. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has cautioned against drawing parallels between the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and ongoing discussions surr

    Sedina’s extradition doesn’t mean Ofori-Atta will automatically be returned to Ghana — Former Deputy AG
  10. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has warned that fleeing Ghana will not shield individuals from prosecution or punishment, following the extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu from the U

    Sedinam’s extradition from US shows absconding will not shield accused persons – Tuah-Yeboah
  11. Joy Online

    Former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has welcomed the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, describing it as a significant milestone in Ghana’s pursuit of justice.

    Former Deputy AG commends extradition of Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu from US

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Former Attorney-General criticises Chief Justice removal grounds

    Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, a former Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, has argued that the NDC government removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on weak grounds, contending that such a significant constitutional action requires strong, credible and compelling evidence to protect judicial independence.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Future NPP government could reopen discontinued criminal cases

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Tuah-Yeboah questions Canada visa denial for Partey

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. OSP can pursue Ghana case regardless of Ofori-Atta's US residency

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Former MASLOC chief extradited to Ghana to serve sentence

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Former MASLOC CEO extradited to Ghana after US conviction

    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.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu extradited to Ghana

    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.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Extradition cases decided individually, not automatically linked

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sedinam extradition shows Ghana will pursue accused abroad

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former Deputy AG praises extradition of MASLOC fraud case defendant

    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.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Media urged to champion peace and national stability

    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.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 9 May

  1. Former Deputy AG says ORAL anti-corruption initiative has collapsed

    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.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

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