The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has described the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as a “well-choreographed” attempt by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to secure her freedom.
His comments follow the Court of Appeal’s ruling on Thursday, July 30, which overturned the conviction and 10-year prison sentence handed to Madam Tamakloe-Attionu by the High Court.
The appellate court held that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently set aside the convictions against the former MASLOC boss.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse shortly after the ruling, Nana Boakye said he was not surprised by the outcome, claiming that developments surrounding the case had pointed to a planned effort to free her.
“This was suspected. This is a well-choreographed antics by the NDC to free Sedina Tamakloe, and they have given the signs right from the beginning,” he said.
Mr Boakye questioned the circumstances surrounding Madam Tamakloe-Attionu’s extradition to Ghana, arguing that events leading to her return raised concerns.
“From the time they put in the application and the extradition, even the government, who asked that she is present in Ghana, it took authority in the state to announce to us that Sedina Tamakloe had been extradited to Ghana,” he said.
He also raised concerns about reports on her whereabouts after her return, following questions from members of the Minority in Parliament.
“The extent that now the Minority asked her whereabouts and we were told that she’s now gone for medical tests, yes, medical attention,” he added.
The NPP National Organiser further accused the Attorney-General of failing to put up a strong defence of the state’s case during the appeal.
“The Attorney General then put in a very weak, very relaxed defence at the court,” he alleged.
Mr Boakye maintained that the Court of Appeal’s decision was the result of a deliberate process aimed at freeing the former MASLOC CEO.
“This is a very weak and very relaxed defence, so this is well-choreographed just to free Sedina Tamakloe,” he added.
Source: adomonoline.com
