The chairman of the Special Committee investigating the leaked tape concerning a plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has issued a warning to those whose voices are captured on the recording.
He urged them to come forward and admit their involvement or be prepared to face grave consequences for perjury.
Speaking on Citi FM,’s Eyewitness News on Tuesday Samuel Atta Akyea emphasized the gravity of the situation and the importance of accountability in light of the leaked tape.
He asserted that it is crucial for individuals whose voices are on the tape to take responsibility for their actions and cooperate with the investigation.
He said, “It is very easy to ascertain the individuals on the tape. I think it will not be too difficult. They need to own up, or they will face some serious perjury consequences. That is how I see the way to go.”
“If it is your voice, it is your voice. Just give us the context of why you said what you said and the members of the committee will interrogate the matter and see whether what has happened has serious security implications as we approach the election year,” he stated.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin constituted a seven-member Special Committee to investigate the leaked tape containing alleged plans by the government to remove the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, from office in an attempt to rig the 2024 elections.
The committee is chaired by the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta-Akyea, and includes a technical person, Dr. Isaac Lartey Annan, who is a lawyer and a human rights specialist.
The rest of the members of the Committee are Patrick Yaw Boamah and Hon. Ophelia Mensah from the Majority caucus and from the Minority, James Agalga, the Vice Chair and Eric Opoku and Peter Toobu.
The Committee has been tasked with investigating the authenticity of the leaked tape, as well as the allegations contained in it.
The committee is also tasked with making recommendations on how to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.