Location: Accra, Ghana
In a surprising turn of events, the Parliamentary Committee investigating the leaked audio recording related to a plot against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has uncovered a new recording.
This development comes after witnesses, including COP George Mensah and Supt. George Asare, alleged that portions of the original tape submitted as evidence had been doctored.
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of the Committee, revealed this discovery to the media following Monday’s proceedings.
He indicated that the committee would decide whether to conduct an in-camera hearing, keeping the session private, or to proceed with a public hearing. The decision will be based on the evidence and its implications.
Atta Akyea explained, “We have the benefit of a tape, on the assumption that it’s authentic. Members of the committee will have to listen to the tape and read the transcript, which will give us ideas on what to do next.
First of all, do we bring all the stakeholders together with their lawyers for cross-examination and cross-firing to take place, while listening attentively? And then, after they have finished, will we have our turn?
And then, are there matters which should not come into the public domain because of national security implications? So we will hold a long in-house or in-camera hearing, and then we will make some sense of it. This is how we are going to proceed.
We will be guided strongly by the fact that this is not a simple exercise and that not everything should be fed to the public.”
The committee has adjourned its sitting indefinitely as it delves further into this complex and evolving investigation. The discovery of the new recording adds a layer of complexity to the already intricate probe into the alleged plot against the IGP.
The committee is determined to ensure a thorough and fair investigation, considering all the evidence presented, while safeguarding national security interests.
This development underscores the seriousness of the allegations surrounding the plot and the importance of a transparent and credible investigation to uncover the truth. Further updates on the investigation are expected as the committee continues its work.