The suspected police officers implicated in the leaked tape, recorded by the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu, are set to appear before the ad-hoc parliamentary committee investigating the matter today, Thursday, August 31, 2023.
The leaked audio recording captures an alleged plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo-Dampare, ahead of the 2024 elections.
“Our next sitting is on Thursday. COP George Alex Mensah will appear, and Superintendent Asare and Superintendent Emmanuel Gyebi will also appear. These are the three individuals who will appear on Thursday,” Chairman of the committee, Samuel Atta Akyea told Accra-based Citi FM.
The authenticity of the contentious audio was confirmed by Mr. Naabu during his appearance before the ad-hoc parliamentary committee on Monday, August 28, 2023.
In a candid acknowledgement, Bugri Naabu affirmed that the controversial conversation, which triggered widespread debate, indeed took place between himself and the three high-ranking police officers.
Bugri Naabu disclosed that he commissioned someone to record the leaked tape on his behalf, with the intention of presenting it to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Additionally, he identified the three police officers involved in the audio as Commander Asare, COP Mensah, and Superintendent Gyebi.