Civil society organization Arise Ghana has welcomed the successful extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, to Ghana to serve her jail sentence, describing the development as a significant step in the country’s fight against corruption.
In a statement issued on June 10, the group commended the Government of Ghana, the United States government, and relevant state institutions for their roles in securing the extradition of the former MASLOC boss.
According to Arise Ghana, the development demonstrates the commitment of the Mahama administration to ensuring accountability in public office and sends a strong message that individuals accused or convicted of wrongdoing cannot evade justice by leaving the country’s jurisdiction.
“The successful extradition sends a strong signal that public officials entrusted with managing state resources must remain answerable for their actions and that fleeing the jurisdiction cannot be a permanent shield against accountability,” the statement said.
The organization also praised law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, diplomatic officials, and international partners whose cooperation contributed to the extradition process, noting that their efforts reinforce confidence in both domestic and international anti-corruption mechanisms.
Arise Ghana described the extradition as a positive step toward strengthening democratic institutions, promoting integrity in public service, and restoring public confidence in the justice system.
The group urged authorities to ensure that the incarceration process proceeds fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the constitutional rights of the convict.
Beyond the Tamakloe-Attionu case, Arise Ghana called on the government to maintain the same level of commitment in pursuing other corruption and financial crime investigations, including matters involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
According to the group, accountability must be applied consistently regardless of an individual’s status or location to preserve public trust in the justice system and uphold the principle that no one is above the law.
The organization further stressed that sustained efforts to combat corruption are critical to protecting public resources, attracting investment, and promoting national development.
It noted that the successful extradition of Tamakloe-Attionu should serve as a deterrent to public officials who may seek to abuse positions of trust for personal gain.
Arise Ghana also expressed concern about what it described as the slow pace of implementation of the government’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, which was established to help combat corruption and recover misappropriated state resources.
The group called on key institutions, including the Attorney-General’s Department, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), and the public, to support the initiative and ensure its success.
The statement was signed by the Secretary of Arise Ghana, Richard Kasu-Adzadu, and copied to leading member Selorm Dramani Dzramado.
The organization said it remains committed to supporting efforts aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Ghana.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
