The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is under house arrest.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, June 17, he said she remains in lawful custody under the Ghana Prison Service.

He explained that the Prison Service is responsible for the management and welfare of all inmates.

“She is in the custody of the Ghana Prison Service. They know how to handle people. If somebody needs help there, they know how to take care of her,” he said.

“I can assure you and let me put it on record, she is not in any house. She is not under any house arrest,” he added.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu also dismissed claims that a government official had told IMANI Africa President Franklin Cudjoe that she was under house arrest, and challenged him to provide evidence.

“If Franklin Cudjoe tells you that [Sedina is under house arrest], he is not telling you the truth. Let him name the so-called top government official who told him that,” he said.

He added that it is not the government’s responsibility to disclose details of an inmate’s medical condition, noting that such matters fall under the Prison Service.

“I don’t have information on her medical condition. It is not my place to discuss it,” he said.

He reiterated that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu remains in lawful custody under the Ghana Prison Service.