A legal expert believes the 10-year prison sentence for former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu will likely start from her arrival back in Ghana. This is instead of counting from the day the sentence was given.
This view was shared by private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini. He commented on the situation surrounding Tamakloe-Attionu's sentence.
The former official is serving a decade-long sentence. The details of when this sentence officially begins are now a point of discussion.
Mr. Anyenini explained that legal practice often dictates sentences commence upon physical custody. This applies where the convicted person is not already in jail.
The exact date Tamakloe-Attionu returned to custody in Ghana is therefore crucial. This date will determine the start of her prison term.
Navigating the commencement of sentences can be complex. It often depends on various legal interpretations and circumstances.
This legal perspective highlights important details about how prison sentences are applied in Ghana.