The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the Attorney-General to discontinue all criminal cases involving former appointees of the previous Akufo-Addo administration, following the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Christine Tamakloe Attionu.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described the appellate court’s decision as “a travesty of justice” and alleged that it reflected what it called a politically motivated justice system.
The party said it was “shocked and dismayed” by the ruling, which overturned the conviction of Madam Tamakloe Attionu, who had been sentenced by the High Court in April 2024 to 10 years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of offences including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering and breaches of the Public Procurement Act.
According to the NPP, the former MASLOC CEO was prosecuted over a five-year period, during which the trial court found that her actions between 2013 and 2016 had caused a financial loss of nearly GH¢90 million to the state.
The statement further claimed that Madam Tamakloe Attionu fled Ghana while the trial was ongoing, was convicted in absentia and was later extradited from the United States to Ghana on June 9, 2026.
The party argued that the High Court judgment was based on substantial evidence, including findings relating to fraudulent disbursements, unaccounted-for funds and alleged diversion of MASLOC resources.
It questioned how such a conviction could be overturned, describing the decision as inconsistent with the evidence presented during the trial.
The NPP further alleged that the acquittal was politically motivated and accused the Attorney-General of selectively handling criminal prosecutions since January 2025.
According to the party, the ruling fits what it described as a pattern in which cases involving individuals associated with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) have either been discontinued or terminated.
The opposition party argued that the latest development undermines public confidence in the justice system and weakens efforts to protect the public purse.
As part of its demands, the NPP called on the Attorney-General to immediately discontinue all criminal cases involving former appointees of the previous administration if the same standards are to be applied.
The party also demanded the acquittal and discharge of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, arguing that his conviction and 20-year prison sentence were politically motivated and are currently the subject of an appeal.
Additionally, the NPP called on the Attorney-General to publicly account for all criminal cases involving persons affiliated with the governing party that have been withdrawn, discontinued or otherwise terminated since January 2025.
The party also urged the Judicial Council and the leadership of the Judiciary to take steps to restore public confidence in the administration of justice.
The NPP said it would pursue all lawful legal avenues, including seeking a review of the Court of Appeal’s decision at the Supreme Court where applicable, insisting that the fight against corruption must be impartial and not influenced by political considerations.
Source: adomonline.com
