The former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu, has affirmed the accuracy of the controversial leaked recording purportedly outlining a scheme to oust Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo-Dampare, from his post.
Bugri Naabu confirmed this revelation during his appearance before the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee, established to probe the alleged conspiracy against the IGP.
In a straightforward acknowledgment, Bugri Naabu verified that the pivotal conversation, causing a stir, did indeed occur between himself and three other high-ranking Police Officers.
He proceeded to identify these three Police officers as Commander Asare, COP Mensah, and Superintendent Gyebi.
Adding more detail, Bugri Naabu disclosed that the discussion unfolded within the confines of his office situated in Osu, near the Osu Police Station.
As per his account, the two senior officers approached him with a proposition to advocate for the dismissal of the IGP.
Their reasoning behind this proposal, as conveyed by the officers, was that Dr. Akuffo-Dampare’s actions were perceived to be aligning more closely with the opposition NDC’s interests, potentially undermining the ruling party’s prospects in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Bugri Naabu further shared that he felt apprehensive about the request from these top officers, which led him to record the conversation as a safeguard against potential denials.
Guided by Samuel Atta-Akyea, a respected Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, the Ad-Hoc Committee includes Dr. Isaac Lartey Annan, a specialist in legal and human rights matters.
Empowered to scrutinize both the authenticity of the leaked recording and the intricate allegations that have captured the nation’s attention, this panel holds the responsibility of the investigation.