The Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, has revealed ongoing negotiations between his office and the U.S. government to expedite the extradition of Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASOC).
Dr. Ayine clarified that Ghana is currently waiting for the United States to respond to the request to force Madam Tamakloe Attionu to return and serve her jail term.
The AG indicated while addressing Parliament that his office has been actively engaged with the case of the former MASLCO boss, contrary to recent speculations.
“The Office of the Attorney General is anticipating the fulfillment of our request for her extradition to serve her jail term in Ghana. In September 2025, the International Cooperation Unit of the Attorney General’s Department pursued our request with the United States Department of Justice,” he stated.
He further claimed that: “ “If there is any perception that I am not taking action, this serves as evidence that in September, merely a month ago, I inquired with the United States Justice Department regarding their stance with regards to the extradition.”
Dr. Ayine noted that U.S. officials have guaranteed his outfit of their dedication to addressing the issue and implementing the necessary measures to ensure she faces the law.
“They said that they are adhering to their extradition protocols in processing the request and that the fugitive would be extradited after all processes have been fulfilled.”
In April 2024, a High Court in Accra found Sedina Tamakloe guilty of causing the state to lose GH¢90 million while she was the CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC). She received a 10-year jail term with hard labor.
Daniel Axim, the former chief operating officer of MASLOC was also sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor as well. The two were found guilty on 78 charges, including breaking public procurement processes, theft, conspiracy to steal, money laundering, and inflicting financial harm to the state.
