The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Hon. Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has hailed the extradition of former MASLOC CEO Madam Sedinam Tamakloe from the United States as definitive proof of President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to fighting corruption.
However, the lawmaker issued a stern warning to critics, urging naysayers—particularly those within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)—to immediately halt their “needless political agenda” and speculative commentary regarding the case.
He challenged them to channel the same energy they used in demanding Madam Tamakloe’s extradition into ensuring that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta returns home to face the law.
Speaking on the Frontline programme on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, the MP maintained that the former MASLOC boss will face the full extent of the law, insisting that political commentators must step back and allow the judicial process to work without further partisan noise.
Hon. Baidoo emphasised that the matter is strictly legal and should not be weaponised for political points.
“They kept pushing and demanded that Sedinam Tamakloe must be extradited so she will go to jail,” Baidoo stated. “She has finally been extradited and will certainly face the music. At this point, I will ask the NPP to impress upon Ken Ofori-Atta to return home to face prosecution. Even Ken Ofori-Atta is said to have rights. It is true Sedinam Tamakloe has been convicted, but she also has the right to appeal. She will certainly serve her term, and we will encourage our brothers in the opposition to bring back Ken Ofori-Atta to answer questions. His name is all over the corruption and corruption-related offences being prosecuted currently. He should return and face the law.”
He also shot down claims that Ken Ofori-Atta would face political persecution upon his return, assuring the public that the former minister would have every legal means available to defend himself.
He stressed that while Madam Tamakloe was convicted in absentia to a 10-year prison term, she maintains full legal rights to appeal.
The MP noted that her legal team had already filed a comprehensive, 70-page appeal in February 2026, adding that whether the conviction stands is entirely up to the judiciary, not political commentators.
Addressing speculation that the executive might interfere, Baidoo flatly dismissed rumours of a presidential pardon.
He demanded that political detractors stop using the case to manufacture panic.
“Let no one panic, let’s not be pessimistic,” Baidoo concluded. “President Mahama will not pardon her. President Mahama, who is able to prosecute his own appointees, will not pardon her. And so these naysayers should stop their needless political agenda.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
