Parliament has officially commissioned the 7-member Special Committee tasked to investigate the infamous leaked tape.
On the tape persons affiliated with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) were heard planning the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) before the 2024 general election.
The plotters claim IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is too righteous to allow the NPP to rig the 2024 elections.
The Committee will be chaired by Hon. Atta Akyea, MP for Abuakwa South and a nominee of the Majority caucus. The MP for Builsa North, James Agalga, a nominee of the Minority will assist as the Vice.
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The other members of the Majority on the Committee include Patrick Yaw Bboamah, MP for Okaikwei Central; and Ophelia Mensah, MP from Mfantseman.
Representing the Minority Caucus are Eric Opoku, MP for Asunafo South, and Peter Lanchene Toobu, MP for Wa West.
Dr. Isaac Lartey Annan, a lawyer, and human rights activist has been appointed as the technical expert to lend expertise to the investigation.
The committee has been granted until 10th September 2023 to submit its comprehensive report.
Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin, emphasized the seriousness of the matter, given its implications for national security and the democratic process.
He underscored the nation’s collective responsibility to address the issue promptly and thoroughly, ensuring the security and integrity of the country.
The setting up of the Committee followed a request by Minority Whip Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah who argued the contents of the audio recording could pose a serious security threat to the nation.
He urged the House to probe the veracity of the audio recording and the identities of the persons and ensure the law deals with them.