Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, made an appearance on Tuesday before a parliamentary probe committee tasked with investigating a widely circulated audio recording containing discussions of a plot to remove him from his position.
During his testimony, the IGP refuted several allegations made against him by Chief of Police (COP) Alex Mensah and Superintendent George L. Asare.
Dr. Akuffo Dampare also revealed that he was not part of the decision-making process to place three officers on interdiction.
He clarified that this decision was made by the Police Council, and he had recused himself from it.
Furthermore, he mentioned that since the issue came to light, he has consistently distanced himself from all related decisions.
During his appearance before the committee investigating the matter on Tuesday, September 12, he emphasized that he refrains from involving himself in such cases.
“I recused myself from the process. So I was not part of whatever decision that was taken to interdict or not interdict anyone.
“It is a matter that was considered at the Police Council and they handled it in my absence. Anytime any issue about this particular incident is discussed anywhere within the police leadership, they feel my absence I think, and I believe that is the right thing to do.”
Shortly after his testimony, images of the IGP and the officers who had accused him circulated widely on social media.
Many netizens saw these photos as a demonstration of his strong camaraderie with his subordinates and highlighted the unity within the Ghana Police Service.
This contrasted with the public perception created by the embattled police officers, which, according to many, painted a different picture.
In fact, I think IGP Dampare’s administration is actually the best so far. pic.twitter.com/RCmwisBSvh
— Dr. George (@GeorgeAnagli) September 12, 2023