Ken Ofori-Atta 'toa so'; live free, live forever - Franklin Cudjoe says after Sedina Tamakloe's acquittal
Franklin Cudjoe, Founder and President of IMANI Africa, reacted to the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, in a Facebook post. He argued that the judgment could send the wrong signal by suggesting that public officials accused of wrongdoing may escape accountability if their political party returns to power. He wrote, "You can steal, you can dupe the state, run away, get extradited back to your country and when your party is in power, you will be free. On that note, Ken Ofori-Atta toa so. Live free, Live forever."
Mr. Cudjoe questioned the broader implications of the ruling, suggesting it could weaken public confidence in efforts to hold public officials accountable. His reference to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta comes at a time when the former minister remains under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr. Cudjoe further criticised the outcome of the case, describing it as a setback in the country's anti-corruption efforts, adding, "ORAL just did the Witches' dance, two steps forward, four steps backwards." The Court of Appeal's unanimous decision overturned the 10-year prison sentence imposed on Madam Tamakloe Attionu, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The three-member panel comprised Justice Emmanuel.
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Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa has reacted to the Court of Appeal's decision regarding Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, raising concerns about its
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