Accra: 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.
According to Ghana Web, the NPP issued a statement on Thursday, signed by the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, describing the appellate court's decision as 'a travesty of justice.' The party alleged that the verdict reflected a politically motivated justice system, expressing shock and dismay over the ruling. The decision overturned the conviction of Madam Tamakloe Attionu, who had been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment by the High Court in April 2024 for offences including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering, and breaches of the Public Procurement Act.
The NPP highlighted that the former MASLOC CEO was prosecuted over a five-year period, during which the trial court determined that her actions between 2013 and 2016 resulted in a financial loss of nearly GHS90 million to the state. The statement also claimed that Madam Tamakloe Attionu fled Ghana during the trial, 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 fraudulent disbursements, unaccounted-for funds, and alleged diversion of MASLOC resources, and questioned how such a conviction could be overturned. The NPP described the decision as inconsistent with the evidence presented during the trial and alleged that the acquittal was politically motivated. They accused the Attorney-General of selectively handling criminal prosecutions since January 2025.
According to the party, the ruling fits a pattern where 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. They also demanded the acquittal and discharge of their Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, arguing that his conviction and 20-year prison sentence were politically motivated and are currently under 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 urged the Judicial Council and the leadership of the Judiciary to take steps to restore public confidence in the administration of justice.
The NPP stated its intention to pursue all lawful avenues, including seeking a review of the Court of Appeal's decision at the Supreme Court, where applicable. They insisted that the fight against corruption must be impartial and not influenced by political considerations.