Former Commissioner of Police (COP) Alex Mensah has described the leaked tape scandal that exposed a conspiracy to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, as a fortunate turn of events.
The scandal revolved around the release of audio recordings containing private conversations between COP Mensah, Superintendent George Asare, and former NPP Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu.
The leak of these conversations brought substantial embarrassment to the individuals involved.
During an interview with the media, COP Alex Mensah, who was at the center of the controversy, revealed that he was initially taken aback when the tapes became public. However, he now sees the tape as a catalyst for unforeseen opportunities and recognition.
“You see, God has His own way of blessing people. Had it not been for this tape, maybe we wouldn’t have been here. My name and my picture wouldn’t have been where it is circulating now. Now, if you go to my constituency, everybody knows me. Everybody is looking for me.”
“My friends who have not heard from me for years are calling me from the U.S., U.K., and Germany everywhere. God has His own way of bringing up somebody. Sometimes you will not understand, but at the end of the day, you will understand and say, I thought this was a problem, but that was the way the Lord is using to bring you up.”
Mensah stated, “You see, God has His own way of blessing people. Had it not been for this tape, maybe we wouldn’t have been here. My name and my picture wouldn’t have been where it is circulating now. Now, if you go to my constituency, everybody knows me. Everybody is looking for me.”
He further explained how friends from around the world, including the U.S., U.K., and Germany, have reconnected with him, thanks to the public attention the scandal generated. He expressed gratitude for the support he received from colleagues and friends during this challenging period.
COP Alex Mensah also emphasized that he learned valuable lessons from the leaked tape scandal and is determined to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and responsibility.
When directly asked if he views the leaked tape as a blessing, the parliamentary hopeful for Bekwai responded, “It has in so many ways. At least now, it has made the public aware that something is not going well in the Ghana Police Service.”