The Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, has interdicted Commissioner of Police (COP) Alex George Mensah over his suspected involvement in the leaked tape controversy.
Mensah is the Director General Technical of the Ghana Police Service. After COP Mensah testified before the Parliamentary Committee looking into the incident and revealed shocking allegations regarding the police force, the interdiction followed. COP Mensah was notified of his immediate interdiction in a statement signed by Director General, Administration, COP Christian Tetteh Yohonu. He was told to deliver his firearms, his police gear, and his clothes to Depol Logistics.
“Kindly be informed that you are interdicted with immediate effect following your involvement in the leaked tape being investigated by Parliament”.
“You are to hand over your weapons, uniforms and other police accoutrements and or properties including your authority badge to DEPOL LOGISTICS”, the wireless statement read.
During his appearance before the parliamentary committee, COP Mensah made allegations against the IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, accusing him of mismanaging the Police Service and causing a decline in morale among police officers. COP Mensah also acknowledged his involvement in politics and working in the interest of a political party, without disclosing which party it was.
These statements align with similar sentiments expressed in a leaked tape, where COP Mensah can be heard advocating for the removal of the IGP to ensure the victory of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections.
However, COP Mensah refuted the authenticity of excerpts of the tape, claiming that it had been doctored and did not accurately reflect the original conversation with Daniel Bugri Naabu. Despite this, Committee Chairman Samuel Atta Akyea challenged COP Mensah’s claims, stating that the tape played during the hearing was not edited.
Bugri Naabu, who also testified before the committee, confirmed the authenticity of the tape and admitted to recording it in his private office. The interdiction of COP Mensah highlights the seriousness of the leaked tape scandal and the ongoing investigations into the alleged plot to remove the IGP. The police administration is taking measures to ensure accountability and maintain the integrity of the Ghana Police Service.
