The Ghana Police Service has provided official details about what led to the interdiction of some 3 officers of the service.
Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah, along with Superintendent Emmanuel Eric Gyebi and Superintendent George Lysander Asare were cut off from the police service following discussions about the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
This decision, according to the police statement is to make way for disciplinary proceedings into their conduct in line with Police Service regulations.
The discussions captured in the leaked audio, reportedly held by the three interdicted officers, centered around the potential removal of IGP Dampare.
The details of the conversations and their implications have sparked considerable public interest and raised concerns about the internal dynamics of the Ghana Police Service.
Below is the statement by the Ghana Police
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— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) September 7, 2023
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