Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Committee investigating the leaked tape that allegedly captures a plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has firmly dismissed accusations of bias in the proceedings.
At a press conference following a committee sitting, Atta Akyea labeled these accusations as “devilish and dubious” and questioned why the IGP’s lawyers had not raised these allegations during their appearances before the committee.
Atta Akyea also expressed his frustration with these allegations, especially given his role as the Chairman of the committee. He argued that the purpose of the committee was to serve as a fair referee and reach an impartial conclusion based on the evidence presented.
Lawyers for the IGP had previously accused Atta Akyea of bias and claimed that he was trying to change the evidence to favor someone. In response to these allegations, Atta Akyea highlighted that the proceedings were being recorded and transcribed verbatim, making it impossible for him to manufacture evidence against the IGP.
He expressed his belief in the transparency of the committee’s work, emphasizing that they were conducting a fact-finding process with all proceedings recorded and transcribed.
The leaked tape purportedly features conversations among retired COP Alex Mensah, senior police officers, and former Northern Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Daniel Bugri Naabu. They allegedly discussed a plot to remove the IGP before the 2024 elections.
Chief Bugri Naabu confirmed the content of the tape, while COP Alex Mensah denied it, stating that portions had been edited. The investigation committee has suspended its sitting indefinitely, citing the need to review evidence and listen to the audio further.
Atta Akyea explained that the committee would internalize the evidence and, after listening to the audio, make its decisions.
