Former Chief Executive of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has been released from prison following the State’s withdrawal of its application to keep her in custody pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, August 12, the Court of Appeal struck out the Attorney-General’s application for a stay of execution after the State formally notified the court of its decision to withdraw the motion. The notice of withdrawal, filed on August 10, was confirmed in court by counsel for the Republic, Hilda Craig, assisted by Winifred Sarpong.
This development paved the way for Madam Tamakloe-Attionu’s release after the Court of Appeal overturned her conviction, set aside her 10-year prison sentence, and acquitted and discharged her. The Attorney-General had initially sought the stay of execution to preserve the effect of the judgment while pursuing an appeal at the Supreme Court. The application was heard on July 31, 2026, with the court reserving its ruling until a later date.
At Wednesday’s sitting, counsel for Mrs Tamakloe-Attionu, Sidney Antonio, acknowledged receipt of the State’s notice but argued that the Attorney-General should have sought the court’s leave before withdrawing the application. The court noted the concern but observed that the respondent did not oppose the withdrawal.
It subsequently struck out the application as withdrawn. The State’s decision to withdraw the stay application means there is no longer an application before the Court of Appeal seeking to suspend the effect of its decision acquitting and discharging Mrs Tamakloe-Attionu. The State has, however, appealed the Court of Appeal’s decision to the Supreme Court.
Source: William Narh
