Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, has been acquitted and discharged by Ghana’s Court of Appeal after judges ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The appellate court’s decision overturns the previous conviction, concluding that the evidence presented by the prosecution did not meet the criminal standard required for a conviction.
The ruling marks a significant development in one of Ghana’s closely watched public sector corruption cases, bringing an end to the appeal process in favour of the former MASLOC boss.
Legal observers say the judgment reinforces the principle that criminal convictions must be supported by evidence establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
The decision is expected to generate widespread public and political discussion, particularly given the prominence of the case and its implications for future prosecutions involving public officials.
As of the court’s ruling, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu stands acquitted and discharged.
