A secretly recorded audio tape has emerged on social media, revealing a police commissioner discussing plans to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
In the leaked audio, the police commissioner expresses frustration over the IGP’s actions, citing various complaints.
One particular concern raised by the commissioner is the deployment of “too many powerful officers” to police the Assin North by-election.
The commissioner believes that the number of policemen sent to the by-election was excessive and suggests that they should have chosen their own officers to work with the political party involved.
He criticizes the IGP for overseeing the election process too closely, stating that it does not lead to winning an election.
“The number of Policemen that were sent to Assin North for the by-election is not right,” the officer in the tape said before adding that “we should have selected our own people to work with the party…he just went there to make sure everything is done right…we don’t win an election like that”, the COP said.
Furthermore, the police commissioner accuses the IGP, Dr. Akuffo-Dampare, of having connections with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He alleges that the IGP frequently communicates with the former President, Mahama.
‘He knows that when Mahama comes to power, he will maintain him…, that is my fear, this man will not help us, he won’t help us…you don’t go into elections like that’, he claimed.
During a conversation with an individual identified as a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who describes himself as a former regional chairman, the senior police officer insists that the current IGP’s presence in the office will pose difficulties for the party in the upcoming elections.
He claims that Vice President Dr. Bawumia is aware of the challenges they will face if they proceed with the IGP in his current position.
‘Dr. Bawumia knows if we take him (IGP) to elections, he will have difficulties, he said.
The senior police officer establishes a link between the IGP’s previous role as an Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the late President John Evans Atta Mills and his alleged closeness to the NDC flagbearer, John Mahama.
He suggests that the IGP expects to maintain his position if Mahama returns to power, adding that this is a cause for concern as the officer believes the IGP will not be supportive of their goals.
He concludes by stating that such an approach is not suitable for participating in elections.