A series of new recordings have surfaced on social media that have heightened the controversy surrounding the alleged plot to oust the current Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The new video recordings show the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bugri Naabu, in various conversations with unidentified individuals discussing several schemes.
In one video, Bugri Naabu is seen sitting in his office where an individual accuses him of short-changing him and others in a contract kickback scheme. The contract was awarded to Ben Kofi, who then subcontracted it to Bugri Naabu. The individual accuses Bugri Naabu of not providing the promised kickbacks and threatens to cause trouble if he does not receive the money.
In another video, Bugri Naabu admits to being on the payroll of the Ghana Police Service. He clarifies that he receives GHC10,000 every month as an informant for the police and that the payment is not from the IGP, Dr Akuffo Dampare, but from the police service itself.
These new videos have added fuel to the controversy surrounding the alleged plot to oust Dr Dampare. Several senior police officers were previously captured in a leaked tape courting the support of Bugri Naabu to remove Dr Dampare from office. Bugri Naabu admitted to recording his conversations with the police officers to present to President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo as evidence of the plot.
In response to the leaked tape, the Ghana Police Service has interdicted the police officers involved, including Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. George Alex Mensah, Superintendent Mr. Emmanuel Eric Gyebi, and Superintendent Mr. George Lysander Asare. The interdiction is to make way for disciplinary proceedings into their conduct in line with Police Service regulations.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged plot to oust Dr Dampare has raised concerns about the integrity and professionalism of the Ghana Police Service. The interdiction of the police officers involved is a step towards addressing these concerns and ensuring accountability within the police force.
