The committee investigating the leaked tape, in which some senior officers were alleged to be plotting the removal of the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, cleared him of any wrongdoing. Despite direct accusations levelled against him in the leaked recording by the implicated officers, the committee found no evidence to substantiate their claims.
The officers had alleged that Dr Dampare’s strictness could adversely affect the electoral prospects of the New Patriotic Party in future elections. They also accused him of indiscriminately arresting officers from sister security agencies. In its report, the committee highlighted the dangerous implications of the actions taken by the three officers for Ghana’s democracy.
“The conspiracy by COP Mensah, Supt. Asare and Supt. Gyebi to remove the IGP based purely on partisan considerations, could undermine free, fair, and transparent elections and, ultimately, the sanctity of Ghana’s democracy,” the report said.
It added, “COP Alex Mensah, Supt. Asare and Supt. Gyebi indeed conspired to cause the removal of the IGP and have him replaced with a loyalist of the NPP, and acting on that, resolved to meet the President to accomplish their goal.” Meanwhile, the committee also found that two of the officers had lied before the house and referred them to the Privileges Committee.
“The Committee is of the view that Supt. Asare and Supt. Gyebi appeared to have acted in contempt of Parliament pursuant to Order 30 of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2000) as revised by Order 13 )1( of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2024). In this regard, the Committee is of the opinion that the matter be referred to the Privileges Committee for appropriate action.”
Source: Myjoyonline.com
