The Minority in Parliament has raised fresh concerns over the detention timeline of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.
According to the Caucus, she was not in prison custody for more than two weeks after her return to Ghana.
Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and spokesperson for the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, said investigations conducted by the party indicate that the convicted former MASLOC boss was only admitted into prison custody on June 24.
“A fortnight ago, we stated that we would conduct an independent verification. We have done so, and we can categorically state that until yesterday, June 24, Madam Sedina Tamakloe was not in prison custody,” he told journalists.
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Mr. Baffour Awuah alleged that from June 9, when she reportedly arrived in Ghana, until June 24, she was not serving her prison sentence despite being under a valid court order.
He claimed that public pressure may have influenced the decision to place her in prison custody, arguing that government officials only publicly addressed the matter after she was admitted into a correctional facility.
The NPP spokesperson stated that while the party had confirmed that Sedina Tamakloe is currently being held in a female section of a medium-security prison facility, it would not disclose the exact location.
He explained that withholding the facility’s name was intended to prevent any possible relocation that could complicate efforts to monitor developments in the case.
Mr. Baffour Awuah also alleged that information available to the party suggested assurances had been given to the former MASLOC CEO regarding efforts to challenge or overturn her conviction through legal processes.
However, he indicated that the NPP would continue to closely monitor the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding an appeal reportedly filed in the matter.
“We are keeping an eye on the situation. We want to ensure that confidence in the fight against corruption is restored and that the law applies equally to all persons regardless of political affiliation,” he stated.
The Manhyia South MP accused the government of creating a perception that politically connected individuals receive preferential treatment when faced with corruption-related convictions.
He argued that Ghanaians expect fairness, transparency, and consistency in the enforcement of court decisions, particularly in high-profile cases involving public officials.
Mr. Baffour Awuah maintained that the party’s interest in the matter was not political but rooted in the need to strengthen public confidence in the justice system and the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
He called on the government to provide clarity on issues surrounding the former MASLOC CEO’s detention and ensure that all court orders are fully respected and enforced.