A fellow at the Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA), Lamal Alhassan, has highlighted the significant threat posed to our society by the unauthorized release of secret audio recordingsHe suggests that Parliament should prioritize this issue and address it promptly.He argues that easy access to recording private conversations and violating individuals' privacy could erode trust and impact governance negatively.

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His remarks stem from the recent leaked tape related to an alleged plot against the Inspector General of Police, which has sparked controversy.He criticizes the Ghana Police Service for its unprofessional conduct regarding the leaked tape and emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethics, regulations, and standards to protect the service's reputation and serve the public.

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"But when these things happen, it affects the image of the organisation, and for an institution like the Police Service, when public trust is eroded, it is problematic for general policing and security. The only thing that makes the police effective is public cooperation, and when there is a lack of trust, the police will no longer be efficient.

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”Alhassan, maintained that "what has happened could cause mistrust and division within the ranks of the police.”It will affect unity. There are legal ramifications; if those implicated are culpable, they could be prosecuted. These are senior police officers who have served their country, and this should not have occurred”.

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