Committee Probing Leaked Tape On IGP’s Removal Continues Sitting Today

The Parliamentary ad-hoc Committee probing a leaked audio recording on the alleged plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare is expected to continue its sittings today, September 4, 2023. 

This will be the fourth day of the public sitting which started on Monday, August 28, 2023 with former NPP Northern Regional Chairman, Bugri Naabu who has been interrogated by the committee.

Following the appearance of Bugri Naabu, two police officers, Supt Emmanuel Gyebi and key witness, Commissioner George Mensah have both been grilled by the Atta Akyea-led committee.

The third police officer, Supt George Asare is expected to face the committee today.

Last Friday, COP George Mensah alleged that the IGP orchestrated the recording and the subsequent leakage of the tape and therefore has the original copy and must be called upon if the committee needs the tape.

Both Chairman and vice chair of the committee probing the issue Samuel Atta Akyea and James Agalga hinted of a possibility of the committee inviting the IGP to help in the investigation.

However, former Deputy Defence Minister, Major Derrick Oduro (Rtd.) think otherwise.

“There is no need for the IGP to be invited because it is an accusation against him and I don’t know the terms of reference [of the Committee] and we are talking about a leaked tape, and I am not sure the terms of reference cover anything that will warrant the invitation of the IGP, and so I don’t think it is in a good direction for them to invite the IGP,” Major Derrick Oduro said.