A member of the NDC Communication Team in the Tema East Constituency, Cromwell Nana Ansah, has described the extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, from the United States to Ghana as evidence of the government’s commitment to combating corruption.
Speaking on Nkosuo Nsem on Plan B FM with Kofi Sekyi, Mr. Ansah said the move demonstrates that the NDC administration does not condone corruption or any form of illegality, regardless of political affiliation.
His comments follow the arrival of Sedina Attionu in Ghana on Tuesday, June 9, after a lengthy extradition process initiated by the Government of Ghana. She is expected to serve a 10-year prison sentence imposed by the Accra High Court in 2024 after she was convicted in absentia on multiple charges, including causing financial loss to the state and stealing.
According to sources, Attionu arrived at the Accra International Airport aboard United Airlines flight UA 996 at approximately 9:01 a.m. and was immediately taken into custody by security officials. She is currently undergoing debriefing and medical examinations before being transferred to begin serving her sentence.
Mr. Ansah, however, maintained that Attionu did not receive a fair trial during the previous NPP administration, arguing that the judicial process at the time was biased against her.
Despite those concerns, he noted that her extradition and subsequent return to Ghana reflect the NDC government’s resolve to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability.
He further expressed confidence that all necessary legal and administrative procedures would be followed to ensure that Attionu serves her sentence in accordance with the law.
The former MASLOC CEO was found guilty of offences linked to her tenure between 2013 and 2016, with the court ruling that her actions resulted in a financial loss of nearly GH¢90 million to the state. Her conviction followed years of legal proceedings stemming from allegations of misappropriation and diversion of state resources.
Attionu had been granted permission by the High Court in 2021 to travel to the United States for medical treatment while standing trial. However, she failed to return to Ghana, prompting the court to continue proceedings in her absence and eventually convict her.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.com
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