Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Hamza Suhuyini, has questioned the Attorney General’s handling of the acquittal of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.

Suhuyini said the claims that the state lost more than GH¢90 million in the case were misleading, arguing that the figure included financial obligations and anticipated profits that had not actually been paid out when Tamakloe-Attionu left office.

Speaking on the JoyNews AM show on August 13, 2026, he said the approximately GH¢3 million allegation of embezzlement was separate from the larger amount cited as financial loss.

According to him, the prosecution had the responsibility to prove the alleged embezzlement beyond reasonable doubt, rather than requiring Tamakloe-Attionu to demonstrate that she had not misappropriated the funds.

“The fact that an Attorney General has drafted charges, claiming losses, does not mean that the court would actually uphold that loss,” Suhuyini said.

He said he initially became concerned about the Court of Appeal’s decision because of the potential political implications for the NDC government.

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However, after reading the judgment, he said his focus shifted to the issue of justice.

“I was more concerned about justice for a citizen of this country,” he said, stressing that no political party should sacrifice an individual’s freedom simply to retain political power.

Suhuyini also criticised the handling of the case under the former Attorney General, describing the work as ‘very shoddy.’

He expressed doubt that the current Attorney General would succeed with the appeal before the Supreme Court, although he acknowledged that the substantive matter remains before the apex court.

On the possibility of prosecuting Tamakloe-Attionu again if the Supreme Court upholds her acquittal and discharge, Suhuyini said such a move would not be legally sound and could amount to double jeopardy.

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