Fuseini Slams Prosecution In Tamakloe Case
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has condemned the prosecution’s conduct in the criminal trial of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, alleging that securing a conviction was prioritized over the pursuit of justice. His remarks follow the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn her conviction and order an acquittal.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, the lawyer argued that exculpatory material was disregarded during proceedings at the High Court. He contended that the state pressed ahead despite evidence that undermined key charges.
According to Citinewsroom report, Fuseini said, “You see that the prosecution in the Sedina case at the High Court appeared to be more interested in conviction rather than justice.” He referenced the Kantamanto Market fire disbursement, noting that an investigative report and an audit by Baffour Awuah and Co had established that funds were paid out. He further cited testimony from her successor at MASLOC, Dr Stephen Amoah, who told the court the matter was no longer being pursued.
The former MP also challenged the conviction relating to vehicle procurement, asserting that the contract was renegotiated after Tamakloe-Attionu had exited office, and therefore could not form a basis for criminal culpability. On ex gratia payments, he said evidence from a prosecution witness indicated authorization by the Finance Director in accordance with conditions of service.
The Court of Appeal had earlier found that the prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt. Legal analysts note that the ruling raises broader questions about prosecutorial discretion, evidentiary standards, and the obligation to disclose material favorable to the defense in high-profile public sector cases.
The acquittal closes a contentious chapter for MASLOC but leaves lingering scrutiny of how state institutions handle financial accountability. With appellate review complete, attention now turns to whether prosecutorial guidelines will be recalibrated to ensure that evidentiary rigor, rather than outcome-driven advocacy, guides future prosecutions.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
