The Director General of Operations for the Ghana Police Service, COP George Alex Mensah, has openly expressed his longstanding aspiration to become the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

He revealed that he has been actively engaged in this endeavor since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took office in 2017.

Although he hasn't achieved this goal so far, he remains determined and resolute in his pursuit.

He also confirmed his affiliation with the NPP during his testimony before a parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee.

COP Alex Mensah made these statements on Thursday, August 31, while appearing before the committee.

This committee was established to investigate the contents of a leaked audio recording purportedly discussing a plot to remove the current IGP, George Akuffo Dampare, from his position.

During his appearance, COP Alex Mensah admitted to submitting his CV to an individual, with the intention that it would be given to Bugri Naabu, who would then advocate for him to be appointed as the IGP.

“I gave my CV to someone to give to Bugri Naabu for him to lobby for me to be appointed the IGP. We all lobby. I started lobbying since 2017.

He emphasized that such lobbying is a common practice and shared that he had been involved in this since 2017.

When asked whether he had faith in Bugri Naabu's ability to support his lobbying efforts, the COP responded positively. However, he also pointed out that Bugri Naabu's testimony during the committee proceedings contained falsehoods.

COP George Alex Mensah's testimony followed the appointment of a 7-member Ad-Hoc Committee by the Speaker of Parliament, Samuel Atta-Akyea, on July 25.

“We were all here when Supt. Gyebi denied that he never spoke to Bugri Naabu. Bugri Naabu came here to lie,” he said.

This committee was tasked with investigating a leaked audio recording that purportedly exposed a conspiracy involving a senior police officer and a prominent NPP member to oust IGP George Akuffo Dampare.

The audio's circulation triggered debates in Parliament, with the Minority urging for a forensic audit. Consequently, Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin proposed the establishment of the Special Committee, which was given a deadline of September 10, 2023, to submit its report.