Former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bugri Naabu, has strongly denied any personal connections with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, amid controversy surrounding an alleged leaked audio discussing plans to remove the IGP.

In a July 20 interview with Kwesi Parker-Wilson of Oyerepa TV at his office, Bugri Naabu expressed his frustration with people labeling him as the IGP's "boy."

He asserted that such claims are not only infuriating but also disrespectful. Bugri Naabu emphasized that he holds his own authority and standing in society and firmly stated that the IGP is not someone who should be referred to as his "boy."

"Who is IGP that I can be his boy? Please don't get me angry," he stated, when told by the journalist that the claim was making the rounds in town, he hit back: "but do you believe that, you yourself, how many times haven't I called you to give you news, do I look like IGP's boy? IGP cannot call me his father, but he can call me his Nana (chief); that is who I am," Bugri Naabu asserted.

Furthermore, Bugri Naabu stated his willingness to cooperate with any investigation that may arise regarding the leaked audio and its implications.

"I am a Ghanaian, and so I am not above anything; if I have committed an offense, the offense will chop me," Bugri Naabu added.

The alleged leaked audio, which reportedly involves discussions about removing the IGP from office, has garnered public attention and raised concerns about the involvement of influential figures in the nation's security apparatus.