By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine has announced that the Republic will challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision acquitting and discharging former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu by filing an appeal at the Supreme Court.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, the Attorney-General has directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to immediately file:
- A notice of appeal at the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s judgment.
- An application for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal’s decision pending the determination of the appeal.
“Having received the notice of the Court of Appeal’s decision, the Attorney-General has directed the Director of Public Prosecutions to immediately file a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court, together with an application for a stay of execution of the judgment pending the determination of the appeal,” read the statement.
The Attorney-General said the Republic had vigorously opposed Tamakloe-Attionu’s appeal before the Court of Appeal, arguing that it lacked merit. Following the appellate court’s ruling, the government maintains that the decision should be overturned by the Supreme Court and has expressed confidence that its appeal will succeed.
A stay of execution, if granted, would temporarily suspend the legal effect of the Court of Appeal’s acquittal until the Supreme Court determines the appeal.
The Attorney-General assured it remains committed to the due process of law and is confident that the appeal before the Supreme Court will succeed. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
