Renowned media personality Bridget Otoo has voiced her approval of the recent sentencing of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu to 10 years in prison for causing substantial financial loss to the state.
Otoo believes this stern punishment sets a crucial precedent in the fight against corruption in Ghana.
In her statement, Otoo expressed her expectations for the upcoming government, urging them to emulate this decisive action by incarcerating 50 to 100 government officials involved in financial malpractice.
“Dear next gov’t, I hope you learn from this example and Jail 50 to 100 government officials. Let Ghanaians know just how much this gov’t has stolen!..,” she wrote on X
She emphasized the importance of holding accountable those who misuse public funds, highlighting the impact of such actions on the citizens who entrusted them with power.
The sentencing of Sedina Attionu, along with former COO Daniel Axim, stems from a case initiated in 2019.
The charges against them include embezzlement amounting to GH¢3.19 million, deliberate financial loss to the state of GH¢1.97 million, unauthorised commitments leading to GH¢61.74 million in government obligations, and other financial misconduct totaling GH¢22.15 million.
The court’s decision to proceed with Attionu’s trial in absentia underscores the seriousness of the charges.
This move followed her failure to return from a permitted trip to the United States for medical treatment, prompting legal actions against her sureties, including former GNPC CEO Alex Mould and actor Gavivina Tamakloe.
The case revealed a series of alleged fraudulent transactions involving MASLOC funds, including investments in a microfinance company and subsequent demands for interest payments despite earlier refunds.
Investigations exposed discrepancies and potential misappropriation of funds by Attionu, leading to the legal proceedings resulting in her conviction and sentencing.
Otoo’s endorsement of the judicial outcome reflects a growing public sentiment for stringent measures against corruption in Ghana, urging continuous efforts to uphold transparency and accountability in governance.
