Police Commissioner George Alex Mensah has promised that the parliamentary investigation into a tape that was leaked and shows him and others discussing ways to remove Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare will reveal the truth.
On September 13, 2023, he told reporters outside of Parliament that he was extremely pleased with the processes so far.
“I have told you that I don’t want to speak on it. They’ve not even started yet (receiving evidence). I told you I don’t want to make any comment on this issue… I will insist on it that I am not going to make any comment on this issue,” he tried to rebuff journalists.
Pressed on how comfortable he was with the process so far, he replied: “Very very happy, very very,” before adding that the committee should “expect solid evidence from me, everything is ready.
“I will only tell you that everything is ready and that’s it. The processes, everything is going on well,” he reiterated before confirming that the committee has taken a break and that October 2 is the return date.
Pushed further for his message to Ghanaians, he retorted: “The truth will come out.”
Three people, including COP Mensah, Superintendents Gyebi and Asare, are charged with hatching a scheme to have Dampare removed from office. All three were present during a session on September 12 during which the IGP addressed some accusations levelled against him and his leadership.
On the 13th, when Dampare was not present, there was an in-camera sitting where they were present.
Since then, the committee has announced that hearings will start on October 2, 2023, run continuously for five days, and then the committee will start drafting its final report to the House.