NPP Majority Caucus May Boycott IGP Removal Leaked Audio Parliamentary Probe

The First Deputy Majority Whip in Ghana’s Parliament, Habib Iddrisu has given an indication that the majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) might not participate in the Special Committee established by the Speaker of the House to investigate the authenticity of the leaked audio recording advocating the removal of the Inspector General of Police.

The Tolon Member of Parliament who gave the hint expressed doubts about the Committee’s objectives and questioned the potential outcomes of the investigation.

Mr Iddrisu was speaking on TV3’s The Key Points Saturday morning however stated that the caucus is yet to discuss their willingness or otherwise to participate in the committee’s sittings stating that “We might not be interested in going ahead with the committee’s work.

“I don’t know exactly what the committee will be doing, and exactly what the committee will achieve. So it will be entirely an exercise that will not yield any results.”

Habib Iddrisu raised concerns regarding the lack of clear terms of reference provided by the Speaker when forming the bi-partisan 7-member Special Committee.

He argued that Mr. Alban S.K. Bagbin only directed the committee to investigate the audio recordings alleged to feature the voices of an Assistant Commissioner of Police and a former Regional Chairman of the NPP, among others.

He expressed difficulty in understanding what actions Parliament would take once the Special Committee completes its work and presents its findings to the House.

He argued that other agencies, better equipped for such investigations, should be responsible for probing the audio recording, rather than Parliament.

The leaked audio recording has sparked serious debates, primarily due to its revelation of a covert plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP) before the 2024 elections.

The individuals on the recording claimed that IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is not sympathetic to the NPP, and would make it challenging for the ruling party to secure a third consecutive term and break the eight if he were to head the Police service during the upcoming elections.