The New Patriotic Party has laid out what it calls “shocking” details of how former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu stole and caused financial loss to the State as it condemned her acquittal by the Court of Appeal on Thursday.

At a press conference in Accra today, the NPP said Tamakloe was convicted to 10 years imprisonment for offenses that drained the public purse by over GH¢90 million. 

“Sedina is walking home free after stealing GH¢90 million of tax payers money!” the party said.

The 78 Charges: From stealing to money laundering

Tamakloe was CEO of MASLOC from November 2013 to January 2017 under the first term of President John Dramani Mahama.

On 30th January, 2019, the State filed 78 counts against her at the High Court—Criminal Division. 

The charges included stealing and conspiracy to steal, willfully causing financial loss to the State, improper payment of public funds, unauthorised commitment resulting in financial obligation for government, money laundering and breaches of the Public Procurement Act. 

Below is how the NPP listed what it termed as Sedinam Tamakloe's sins against the State:

EOCO’s Findings

Citing EOCO investigations, the NPP detailed 7 key areas where Tamakloe allegedly diverted State funds:

1. GH¢ 500000 Obatampa "Investment" - July 2014 

An ADB cheque for GH¢500000 was issued to microfinance company, Obaatampa. When the company rejected the 4% monthly interest, Tamakloe allegedly told them to cash it and bring the money to her at Baatsona Total Filling Station, Spintex in a bag. 

NPP: “She did not pay this amount into MASLOC but kept it for her personal use. She stole it!”

2. GH¢1,816,000 For Sensitization

Approved for GH¢1,706,000 for nationwide monitoring of 85000 MASLOC beneficiaries. GH¢1,816,000 was withdrawn instead. Only GH¢1300 was used in 3 Regions. 

NPP: “She stole GH¢1,814,700!”

3. GH¢ 246,000 For Training

Approved for training and financial literacy. The NPP said none of it was used for the programme.

4. GH¢579,000 Of Kantamanto Victims' Money

Of GH¢1,465,035 approved for Kantamanto Market fire victims in 2013, GH¢ 579000 was allegedly kept for private use. 

NPP: “She stole GH¢579,000!”

5. 350 Vehicles Contract - $4.1m Inflated

In 2016 she signed a contract without PPA approval. The NPP said she inflated prices: Aveo from $12009 to $18883. Chevy from $9104 to $16500. Isuzu bus from $74493 to $112942. 

Total contract inflated from $10,161,194 to $14,291,836. 

NPP: “She stole and caused financial loss of $4,130,642!”

6. GH¢ 69012 From Phones 

200 Samsung B310 phones bought for GH¢24,400 but inflated to GH¢93412.

7. GH¢ 273743 Unapproved Payments 

Paid to herself and deputy as ex-gratia and benefits without approval.

8. Fled, tried in absentia, extradited, then freed

The NPP said Tamakloe applied to travel to the US for medical treatment on 28th July, 2021. 

The court released her passport but ahe never returned.

On 24th January, 2023 the court ordered trial in absentia under Article 19(3). 

After service by lawyers, last known address, and newspaper publication, she still did not appear.

On 16th April, 2024, the High Court convicted and sentenced her to 10 years. 

Extradition documents were completed by July 2024. 

The US located her in August 2024 and placed her on a stop list. 

She was extradited in June 2026.

The NPP questioned how a notice of appeal “suddenly sprang up in 2026” when none was filed during the NPP administration.

9. The acquittal was well planned

The NPP slammed the 3-member Appeal Court panel namely Justices E. Ankamah, S. Diawuo and E.S. Amedahe for failing to evaluate evidence from 7 State witnesses.

It also rejected the court’s holding that the charge sheet was defective, citing Section 31(2) of the Courts Act and Section 406(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, which bar reversal for technicalities where evidence supports the offence.

“The whole Sedina acquittal was well planned and executed by the NDC government. This is what is called clearing!” the NPP said.

The party also accused the Attorney-General of converting Article 88’s “sacred trust” into a “partisan clearing house” by using  nolle prosequi since January 2025 to free “virtually every NDC-affiliated person” on trial.

The NPP is demanding the AG publishes all discontinued cases and for the Judicial Council to act to restore confidence.