– Secret audio recording emerges detailing a plot to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
– Concerns were raised about his alleged reluctance to align with the ruling party and rumored association with the opposition.
– Individuals involved express frustration and discuss the need to “break the 8″ for the upcoming elections.
– Claims made about the involvement of security personnel in manipulating election outcomes.
– Authenticity of the recording is yet to be verified.
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Purported Secret Audio Recording Reveals Alleged Plot to Remove Ghana’s IGP
A secret audio recording has recently surfaced, shedding light on an alleged plot by individuals suspected to be high-ranking officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a member of the Ghana Police Service to remove the current Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, from office ahead of the 2024 elections. The identity of the individuals involved in the recorded conversation remains unknown.
In the audio, the unidentified individuals express frustration over Dr. Dampare’s alleged reluctance to align the activities of the police force with the interests of the ruling party. They voice concerns about his leadership style and rumored association with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). One individual, who is reportedly a police officer, is heard saying, “I know there are others who are also good for this position. If I don’t get and this man is changed and those people that we think are our men get it, [I will be happy]… Because we need to break this 8. That is important, we need to break the 8… Because I wouldn’t want the doctor to become the flagbearer and then we lose the elections.”
The individuals involved in the conversation conclude that achieving the NPP’s ‘Breaking the 8’ agenda, referring to their goal of winning a third consecutive term in office, would be impossible with Dr. Dampare as the head of the police. The supposed security official adds, “This IGP is not correct, he won’t help us. Alhaji you have done politics, you know elections are not just… elections, sometimes mafia work is inside… and this man sitting down up there will not help our party to do anything.” Another individual, who identifies himself as a former NPP Regional Chairman, corroborates this statement by saying, “[it’s] not just sometimes, mafia work is inside. As for elections, mafia work is involved.”
The conversation also touches on the recently concluded Assin North bye-election, with the unnamed security official explaining, “We should have selected our people [security personnel] to go there so that we work with the party over there so that they know how to do their things.” The purported top NPP official agrees, saying, “I will talk to the chairman and the general secretary myself… they should stay in the headquarters. They will go and see our plans and work to destroy it.”
It is crucial to note that the authenticity of the audio recording has not been independently verified by JoyNews yet. However, its emergence raises important questions about the relationship between political parties and security agencies in Ghana. While the veracity of the claims and the extent of any potential plot as contained in the recording remain uncertain, there have been reactions from various quarters, including Parliament.
Peter Lanchene Toobu, a Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee and an ex-policeman, warns that any attempts to remove IGP Dr. Dampare to enable the NPP to rig the 2024 election will be strongly resisted. Toobu emphasizes that such actions could seriously jeopardize the stability of Ghana’s 4th Republic. He urges the IGP to stay focused and states, “Because if anything like the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-election resurfaces in the 2024 elections, our democracy will be gone. Nobody will sit and take that.”
In conclusion, the emergence of this purported secret audio recording unveils a potential plot to remove the Inspector-General of Police in Ghana. While the authenticity of the recording is yet to be verified, it raises concerns about the relationship between political parties and security agencies in the country. The reactions from various quarters highlight the importance of upholding democratic principles and safeguarding the integrity of elections. As the situation develops, it remains essential to thoroughly investigate the claims made in the recording and ensure transparency in Ghana’s political and security landscape.
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