The Counsel of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare has raised an objection against the presence of three other witnesses who are being investigated over the leaked tape on plans to oust the IGP.

Dr. Dampare was invited to appear before the Ad-hoc committee over the matter and earlier reports indicated that the hearing would be made in camera.

However, upon appearance, it was indicated that portions of the IGP's testimony would be made public in the presence of other witnesses; former Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Daniel Bugri Naabu, as well as COP Alex Mensah and Superintendent George Asare, who have already appeared before the Committee.

This, the Counsel of the IGP, Kwame Gyan, noted as "unfair, unjust, and unequitable."

He added: "We strongly object to the presence of other witnesses." He noted that the IGP should have been called in earlier interrogations to sit in.

The committee, chaired by Mr Samuel Atta Akyea has overruled the claims, noting that the committee has been just. He argued that there was no need to have brought the IGP in earlier, as no foul comments had been made against him then.

He also noted that the witnesses would not be allowed to put any question before the IGP.

"When they are here, it will not affect the IGP's testimony," he added.

A letter requesting the presence of the IGP over the probe by Parliament was presented to the head of the Police Service last Friday.

On July 25, the Speaker of Parliament appointed Samuel Atta-Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, as the chairperson of a 7-member ad-hoc committee tasked with investigating a recently leaked controversial audio recording. This audio recording revealed clandestine discussions about plotting the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The audio, which exposed an alleged conspiracy involving a senior police officer and a prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to oust IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, sparked a debate in Parliament. The Minority called for a forensic audit in response to the revelation.

As part of its proceedings, the committee has heard testimonies from individuals such as the former Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Daniel Bugri Naabu, as well as COP Alex Mensah and Superintendent George Asare, both of whom have made several allegations against their superior, the IGP.

The two officers claim that Dr George Akuffo Dampare masterminded the recording and has the original copy.