Also known as: Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu · Ms Tamakloe-Attionu · Tamakloe-Attionu · Madam Tamakloe-Attionu · former MASLOC boss · Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu · Madam Sedina · Sedinam Ationu · former MASLOC Chief Executive · Madam Sedina Tamakloe · Ms. Tamakloe-Attionu · Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attinou · Madam Attionu · Madam Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu · Sedina Tamakloe–Attionu · Tamakloe–Attionu · Ms. Tamakloe Attionu · Ms Tamakloe · Ms Tamakloe Attionu · former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) · Ms. Sedina Attionu Tamakloe · Ms. Tamakloe · former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre · the former MASLOC boss · the former MASLOC CEO · Sedina Tamakoe · Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu · former MASLOC CEO · the former MASLOC chief executive · former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer · Ms Attionu
Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) CEO acquitted and discharged by Court of Appeal in July 2026 after conviction overturned.
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Joy Online
… verning National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has rejected claims by a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andrews Agyapa Mercer, that the release of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu …
Speak law, not emotions – Amaliba fires back at Mercer on Sedina Tamakloe’s releaseJoy Online
Former Director of Legal Affairs of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, says the release of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was the “logical conclusion” following her acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeal. …
Sedina Tamakloe’s release was the ‘logical conclusion’ after acquittal — AmalibaJoy Online
Lawyer and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andrews Agyapa Mercer, has questioned the fairness of Ghana’s justice system following the release of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu. …
Sedina Tamakloe release vindicates NPP’s selective justice concerns – Agyapa MercerJoy Online
Former Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has suggested that the Attorney-General may have withdrawn the application seeking to keep former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu in custody after concluding that there was …
Sedina case: There’s nothing to appeal – Amaliba on AG’s decision to withdraw stay applicationJoy Online
Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, has been released from custody. …
Sedina Tamakloe released from custody 2 weeks after Court of Appeal acquittalDaily Guide
… He also questioned the government’s handling of the case involving former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, whose conviction by the High Court was overturned after an appeal. …
Martin Amidu Descends Upon MahamaJoy Online
… mocratic Congress (NDC) women organisers in the Greater Accra Region, have petitioned the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, to facilitate the release of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu …
Over 1,000 NDC women petition A-G for Sedina’s release, Volta youth group backs callJoy Online
Investigative journalist and coordinator of the civil society-led Pledge Against Corruption campaign, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has filed a right to information (RTI) request to the Judicial Service, asking for detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu’s appeal. …
Manasseh Awuni invokes RTI for evidence of Sedina Tamakloe’s appeal filing timelinesJoy Online
… Responding to a question from host Evans Mensah on whether issues such as the incarceration of the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, and the Sedina Tamakloe case were factors behind the demonstration, Mr Aboagye said concerns about …
Miracles Aboagye claims Judiciary is becoming ‘too close’ to the ExecutiveThe Ghanaian Times
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the government played a role in the acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe, describing such allegations as “bogus”. …
Government had no hand in Sedina Tamakloe acquittal — Felix Kwakye OfosuFormer NDC Legal Affairs Director Abraham Amaliba rejected claims by NPP member Andrews Agyapa Mercer that the release of ex-MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu vindicates opposition concerns about selective justice, arguing the release was the logical consequence of her Court of Appeal acquittal and discharge that the government could not prevent.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NDC Legal Affairs Director Abraham Amaliba rejected claims by NPP member Andrews Agyapa Mercer that the release of ex-MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu vindicates opposition concerns about selective justice, arguing the release was the logical consequence of her Court of Appeal acquittal and discharge that the government could not prevent.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NDC Legal Affairs Director Abraham Amaliba says the release of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu following her acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeal was an expected legal outcome, with a seven-day statutory stay of execution allowing her to go free after the period elapsed.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Andrews Agyapa Mercer of the NPP has questioned the fairness of Ghana's justice system following the release of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing the case reinforces concerns that the government is selectively pursuing cases against political opponents. Mercer criticized delays in handling an appeal filed in May 2024 and the Attorney General's failure to file written submissions before the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Tamakloe-Attionu.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has withdrawn a stay of execution application following the Court of Appeal's unanimous acquittal and discharge of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu on July 30, 2026. Former NDC Legal Affairs Director Abraham Amaliba suggests the withdrawal reflects the AG's conclusion that an appeal to the Supreme Court would be unlikely to succeed.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre Chief Executive Officer, has been released from custody following the Court of Appeal's acquittal and discharge. The Attorney-General withdrew a stay application, allowing the appellate court's judgment to take effect, though the State has indicated its intention to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has accused the ruling NDC of prioritising prosecution of political opponents while failing to act on investigation reports into the AKSA bribery scandal involving a Turkish energy company and Ghana's power sector. Amidu questioned why investigations that began under the Office of the Special Prosecutor in 2020 have not resulted in prosecutions despite available investigative resources.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
More than 1,100 women, including traders and NDC organisers in Greater Accra, have petitioned the Attorney-General to release former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from Nsawam Prison following the Court of Appeal's July 30, 2026 acquittal that overturned her 10-year sentence, expressing concern about her continued detention despite the appellate court's decision.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has filed a right to information request to the Judicial Service seeking detailed timelines of Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu's appeal. Tamakloe, former MASLOC CEO, was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 but acquitted by the Court of Appeal on July 30, 2026, after being repatriated from the United States.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring NPP Communications Officer, has alleged that Ghana's judiciary is becoming "too close" to the Executive and undermining public confidence in the justice system. He cited concerns over judicial independence and selective justice as reasons for the NPP's planned demonstration, and said he had written to the Chief Justice expressing worry about the judiciary's relationship with the executive.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed allegations that the NDC government influenced the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe, stating the government was not in office when she left Ghana and that the Court of Appeal had constitutional authority to review High Court judgments.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's National Organiser said the party chose August 6 for its planned demonstration before becoming aware of the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, and accused the NDC of applying double standards by raising concerns about the timing while government activities have continued after other national tragedies.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy Director of IT and Elections has criticized the NPP for scheduling a demonstration on August 6, which coincides with the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, saying the timing shows insensitivity to national tragedy even if the party has the constitutional right to protest.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe on 30 July 2026 has sparked wider debate about prosecutorial discretion, the Attorney-General's relationship with appellate courts, and consistency in politically sensitive cases.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Shippers' Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has criticised the NPP's planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a face-saving tactic by party leadership, arguing that Ghana's democracy remains strong and does not require such a protest.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu remains in prison custody despite the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge her. The Attorney-General has applied for a stay of execution of the judgment, with the application scheduled to be heard on August 16.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on August 6, accusing the ruling government of undermining democratic principles and demanding the Attorney General withdraw criminal prosecutions of former NPP officials. The protest, titled "Democracy Under Attack," will involve collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth movements, with petitions to be presented at the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Presidency.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, overturning her conviction and 10-year prison sentence after finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Lawyer Inusah Fuseini criticised the prosecution for appearing more interested in obtaining a conviction than ensuring justice, noting that prosecutors overlooked evidence favourable to the former MASLOC CEO, including investigator findings and an independent audit confirming proper disbursement of funds for Kantamanto Market fire victims.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has obtained police approval for a demonstration on August 6 to protest the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, whose conviction and 10-year sentence were overturned after the court ruled the prosecution failed to establish its case. The party says the protest will highlight concerns about selective justice and threats to democratic governance.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that the appellate court wrongly applied the law by relying on untested police statements rather than sworn trial testimony, particularly regarding alleged fund disbursement to Obaatanpa Microfinance.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the ruling National Democratic Congress has prioritized public relations and narrative management as a major policy item, demonstrating exceptional skill in shaping public perception of its governance record over substantive policy delivery.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party will stage a nationwide demonstration on August 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 a.m. with gatherings at the Supreme Court, Jubilee House, and Parliament to present petitions defending Ghana's democratic values, according to National Organiser Nana B.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has cautioned that Ghana's anti-corruption efforts risk being weakened by weak evidence and incompetent prosecutors, following Sedina Tamakloe's acquittal by the Court of Appeal. He argued that convictions must be secured through evidence-based prosecutions led by skilled legal professionals who understand the law and due process.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised the NDC Government over "executive incompetence, majority tyranny, and a timid judiciary," saying the Republic is "not in safe hands." He called for parliamentary inquiries into June floods that killed 34 people, a military helicopter crash, and a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise in which at least six young women reportedly died, and criticised the government's economic policy.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Appeal has reversed the High Court's 2024 convictions of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu and operations manager Daniel Axim, finding that 34 of 78 charges were incurably defective and prosecution evidence lacked sufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has accused Ghana's NDC government of systematically undermining constitutional governance through judicial interference and selective justice, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu as evidence of a pattern threatening democratic credentials.
3 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini says changes in the composition of the Court of Appeal panel handling former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu's appeal are normal administrative practice and not evidence of judicial interference. He explained that the Court of Appeal sits in panels of three judges, with different panels handling various stages of cases depending on the court's roster and administrative arrangements.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal analyst Samson Lardy Anyenini explained that the Court of Appeal overturned former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu's conviction, finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and that defects in the charges were fundamental rather than merely technical. The court also rejected the state's argument that Sedina, who was convicted in absentia after leaving Ghana, should not have been allowed to benefit from the appeal process.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre chief executive faces 78 charges stemming from investigations into alleged financial irregularities during her 2013–2017 tenure, including transactions in microfinance investments, financial literacy programmes, support for Kantamanto fire victims, and vehicle procurement, according to prosecutors.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini explained that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu's trial followed due legal process, including the High Court's decision to proceed in her absence after she failed to return from a court-approved medical trip to the United States in October 2021. The court had granted several adjournments and issued notices through her lawyers before she was expected to open her defence after the prosecution presented seven witnesses.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →