Attorney General to challenge Sedina Tamakloe Acquittal at Supreme Court After Court of Appeal Ruling

The Attorney-General announced plans to challenge Sedina Tamakloe’s acquittal after the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Ms Sedina Attionu Tamakloe.

The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to immediately file a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision that acquitted and discharged the former MASLOC boss.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the Attorney-General said it has taken note of the Court of Appeal’s judgment and believes the matter requires further determination by the highest court of the land.

The Attorney-General has also instructed that an application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgment be filed, pending the final determination of the appeal by the Supreme Court.

Sedina Tamakloe’s 78 Criminal Charges

Ms Sedina Attionu Tamakloe was previously convicted by the High Court (Financial Division 2), presided over by Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, who sat as an additional High Court judge.

She was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after being found guilty on charges involving alleged financial crimes.

The former MASLOC CEO faced 78 counts of offences, including:

• Conspiracy to steal
• Stealing
• Conspiracy to cause financial loss to the State
• Causing financial loss to the State
• Causing loss to public property
• Improper payment of public funds
• Unauthorised commitments resulting in financial obligations to government
• Money laundering
• Breaches of the Public Procurement Act

Court of Appeal Acquits Former MASLOC CEO

Following her conviction, Ms Tamakloe appealed the High Court’s decision. The Republic opposed the appeal through written submissions, arguing that the appeal lacked merit and should be dismissed.

However, the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the High Court’s judgment and acquitted and discharged the former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer on all charges.

The ruling brought an end to the previous conviction but has now triggered a fresh legal battle at the Supreme Court.

Attorney-General Confident Supreme Court Appeal Will Succeed

The Attorney-General stated that the government remains committed to the rule of law, due process, and the fight against corruption.

According to the statement, the Attorney-General is confident that the Supreme Court will carefully examine the issues raised and deliver a decision in accordance with the law.

“The Government remains firmly of the view that the Court of Appeal’s decision ought to be reviewed by the Supreme Court,” the statement noted.

The Supreme Court will now determine whether the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Sedina Tamakloe should stand or whether further action should be taken in the case.