The 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 on Wednesday, June 17, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated that the management and welfare of inmates fall under the responsibility of the Prison Service, which is equipped to provide any necessary care and support.
“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,” he said.
The Minister stressed that reports suggesting that Tamakloe-Attionu was being held under house arrest were inaccurate.
“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 added.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also rejected claims that a senior government official had informed President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, that Tamakloe-Attionu was under house arrest.
According to him, such assertions were untrue and challenged Mr. Cudjoe to identify the alleged government official behind 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,” he stated.
Addressing concerns about Tamakloe-Attionu’s health, the Minister said he had no information regarding her medical condition and noted that it would be inappropriate for him to comment on such matters.
“I don’t have information on her medical condition. It is not my place to discuss it,” he said.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu reiterated that Tamakloe-Attionu remains in the custody of the Ghana Prison Service and that any issues relating to her welfare and health are being handled by the appropriate authorities.
