The Parliamentary committee investigating a leaked tape allegedly involving senior police officers conspiring to remove the Inspector-General of Police has found two officers, Supt. George Lysander Asare and Supt. Emmanuel Eric Gyebi, guilty of Contempt of Parliament.
The committee’s report, presented to Parliament, accuses them of lying under oath, which it deemed an attempt to undermine parliamentary authority.
Specifically, Supt. Gyebi initially denied speaking with Chief Bugri Naabu on the phone during his sworn testimony on August 31, 2023, but later reversed his statement during a subsequent appearance on October 10, 2023.
Similarly, Supt. Asare denied being present when such a conversation occurred between Gyebi and Naabu during his testimony on September 4, 2023, only to admit to it on October 10, 2023.
The committee recommended severe sanctions against both officers for their actions, suggesting they violated Parliament’s rules, specifically citing Order 30 of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2000), as amended by Order 13(1) of the Standing Orders of Parliament (2024).
As a result, the committee has referred the matter to the Privileges Committee of Parliament for further action.
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