Ranking Member of Parliament’s Interior Committee, James Agalga, has urged for an urgent investigation into claims of a purported plot to oust Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare from his role ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections.
In response to an alleged leaked audio, the Member of Parliament stressed the importance of verifying the authenticity of the recorded conversation purportedly involving discussions about the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
During an interview on Joy FM on July 11, the Member of Parliament representing Builsa North drew attention to the inclusion of a senior officer’s voice in the audio, indicating the possibility of considering that individual as a potential successor to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
He further stressed the importance of identifying and appropriately dealing with those behind the plot.
“I don’t know whose voice it is. I mean, you can hear several voices in the background, but from every indication one of the voices appears to be a voice of the senior police officer who is close to the feet of government.
“Because the person appears to sound as though he is in line to become IGP if the current IGP were to be removed, and so it raises very serious questions for me. I heard the Minister speak to the issue and it appears he does not to know who the person responsible for that audio is. And for me, that is the more reason why we should have a probe,” myjoyonline.com quoted him to have said.
The leaked tape has revealed an alleged plot involving an unidentified high-ranking police officer and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) aimed at removing the IGP from office. The motive behind the scheme appears to be concerns that Dr. Dampare could impede efforts by the governing party to manipulate the outcome of the 2024 elections.