Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is under house arrest, insisting that she remains in the lawful custody of the Ghana Prison Service.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, June 17, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that Madam Tamakloe-Attionu is serving her sentence under the supervision of the Prison Service, which is responsible for the welfare, management, and placement of inmates.
“She is in the custody of the Ghana Prison Service. They know how to handle people. If somebody needs help there, they know how to take care of her. I can assure you and let me put it on record, she is not in any house. She is not under any house arrest,” he said.
The minister also rejected assertions that a senior government official had informed IMANI Africa President Franklin Cudjoe that Madam Tamakloe-Attionu was being held under house arrest. He challenged Mr. Cudjoe to provide evidence to support the claim.
“If Franklin Cudjoe tells you that, he is not telling you the truth. Let him name the so-called top government official who told him that,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
Responding to questions about Madam Tamakloe-Attionu’s health, the minister said it was not the responsibility of government officials to disclose the medical condition of inmates, noting that such matters fall within the mandate of the Ghana Prison Service.
“I don’t have information on her medical condition. It is not my place to discuss it,” he said.
According to him, decisions regarding the management and placement of prisoners are made solely by the Prison Service, which is also responsible for providing official updates when necessary.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu reiterated that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu remains in lawful custody and urged the public to disregard speculation that is not supported by evidence.
