Recent reports have revealed that several senior officers within the Ghana Police Service may be plotting to remove Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo-Dampare, ahead of the 2024 general election. The plot allegedly involves a collaboration with a politician from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and has been substantiated by a secret recording and additional video evidence.
The initial report by GhanaWeb on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, contained a 50-minute audio recording that detailed the agenda of the police officers during a meeting with an NPP representative, referred to as "Alhaji". However, more damning evidence has since emerged in the form of video recordings, which provide greater insight into the plot.
One video in particular shows a Superintendent of Police identified as Asare advocating the agenda of the cabal during another meeting with a senior member of the NPP. In his attempt to malign the current IGP with various allegations, including why he is anti-NPP, Superintendent Asare retorts by saying "because he [Dr Dampare] is naturally born bad."
The audio recording published by GhanaWeb also features a senior police officer with the rank of Commissioner lobbying for political support for their crusade to remove Dr Dampare. According to the Commissioner of Police, identified in the audio as Mensah, the leadership style of Dr Dampare threatens the possibility of the NPP retaining power in 2024.
He goes on to make a case for himself as the right candidate for the IGP position, stating that he would serve the NPP's interest and that he would be satisfied with the removal of Dr Dampare as long as he is replaced with a pro-NPP officer.
According to sources, the evidence implicating the senior officers is voluminous, with some of it even bordering on national security issues and implications. The emergence of this evidence is a clear indication of the level of corruption and political interference that can occur within Ghana's security services, which undermines the trust and confidence that citizens have in these institutions.
The public must hold the Ghana Police Service accountable for ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and that the integrity of the service is maintained. The government must also take swift action to investigate these allegations and ensure that those found guilty of wrongdoing are held accountable. Such actions will not only safeguard the democratic process in Ghana but also prevent any potential threats to national security.
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