A security analyst, Adib Saani, has cautioned the government against any attempt to dismiss the incumbent Inspector General of Police (IGP), as indicated in a leaked audio recording purportedly capturing a meeting involving high-ranking officials of the Ghana Police Service and a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).In his assessment, the security analyst highlights that the removal of Dr.

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George Akuffo Dampare, the current IGP, from his position is expected to have adverse implications for Ghana's democratic system.During an interview on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Adib expressed his belief that if the IGP were to resign from his position, it would contribute to allegations of the government plotting to manipulate the 2024 elections.

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This, in turn, would compel electoral stakeholders to take actions that could result in catastrophic outcomes.“If by any chance the IGP is removed, it would be ill-timed and it would be very dangerous for our democracy.“And it would confirm all the suspicious making round that the government wants to use the police to manipulate the elections,” he said.

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The security analyst said that the government has no reason to remove the IGP because he has performed his duties wonderfully well, and removing him would only amount to punishing him for doing his work well.“Compare the work the IGP did in Kumawu and Assin North to the work that was done in Ayawaso West Wuogon. The IGP then (during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election) was never fired, nothing happened to him.

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“See the clinical job they did in Assin North. Why do you have to vilify someone for doing his work, it is unfair and dangerous,” he added.Background:A leaked audio recording, allegedly involving a Police Commissioner and a politician discussing a plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, has ignited public outrage.

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The recording features an officer who identifies himself as "Mensah" and a politician who is reportedly a regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

conversation revolves around plans to remove the IGP from office due to fears that he would be too firm during the 2024 elections and prevent any potential rigging.The Commissioner of Police also specifically identifies the IGP's handling of

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the Assin North by-election as evidence of his commitment to ensuring free and fair elections.

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