The opposition New Patriotic Party has described the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as politically motivated and carefully orchestrated, arguing the ruling overturned corruption convictions involving NDC officials despite what it characterizes as overwhelming evidence. The NPP's National Organiser said the acquittal exposed a system designed to free politically connected individuals.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has accused Attorney General Dominic Ayine of using his office to secure the release of NDC members and allies facing corruption prosecutions, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu and discontinuation of the SSNIT financial loss case as examples of what it claims is a deliberate pattern.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has accused Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine of presenting a weak defence in the State's appeal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's case, alleging the appeal process was deliberately handled to secure her acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a 10-year prison sentence imposed after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal's decision acquitting former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu Tamakloe of 78 criminal charges and overturning her 10-year prison sentence. The Director of Public Prosecutions has been instructed to file a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court, with an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal's judgment.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Mahama administration has endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms, including extending the President and Parliament's tenure from four to five years, electing all MMDCEs, capping ministers at 60, and separating the Attorney-General from the Ministry of Justice. The Constitution Review Committee proposed 206 reforms, and Cabinet has accepted the five-year term proposal, arguing the current electoral cycle limits effective governance.
31 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe has expressed concern that the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief executive officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu could send a wrong signal about accountability, suggesting that public officials accused of wrongdoing may escape consequences if their political party returns to power.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research has rejected government proposals to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the move would weaken democratic accountability and leave the country vulnerable to prolonged poor governance, though he supports proposed changes to presidential age limits.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has defended the government's decision to challenge the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, saying the move is based on legal principles and accountability rather than political considerations. The Court of Appeal recently acquitted Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her conviction and 10-year prison sentence after finding the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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