The Chairman of the 7-member ad-hoc committee tasked with investigating the alleged plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Samuel Atta Akyea, has announced that Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is scheduled to appear before the committee on Tuesday, September 12.
Additionally, the three senior police officers who have already testified before the committee, namely COP Alex Mensah, Superintendent George Asare, and Superintendent Emmanuel Eric Gyebi, are expected to return with their legal representatives on the same date.
Mr. Atta Akyea further disclosed that the IGP, Dr. Dampare, will also be summoned to appear before the committee along with his legal counsel.
The ongoing investigation revolves around allegations made against the police officers, which were captured in a leaked audio recording. The committee’s objective is to ascertain the veracity of the allegations and the extent of any wrongdoing.
Mr. Atta Akyea emphasized that the committee is committed to handling the evidence with discretion, particularly when it concerns matters that could impact national security. He assured the public that any information that can be shared without jeopardizing national security will be made available.
However, the committee’s proceedings have garnered mixed reactions from the public and observers. Franklin Cudjoe, the President of the policy think tank IMANI Africa, expressed skepticism about the continuation of the committee’s work after the witnesses admitted to their voices being present on the tape and confirmed some of the allegations attributed to them. He questioned the need for further testimony, particularly from the police officers, and the potential for it to devolve into a “comedy of errors.”
The ongoing investigation has brought to light a complex and contentious issue within the Ghana Police Service, raising concerns about the governance and accountability of the country’s law enforcement agencies. As the inquiry continues, many in Ghana are closely watching to see how it unfolds and whether it will lead to any significant changes or reforms within the police force.