The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo Dampare, has strongly refuted accusations suggesting that he meets with former President John Dramani Mahama.

In his response during the parliamentary committee's investigation into the leaked audio, Dr. Dampare emphasized the fundamental duty of a police officer to provide services to the citizens. He made it clear that former President Mahama is just one of the Ghanaian citizens to whom he would readily offer his services if required.

One of the officers implicated in the leaked tape had previously claimed that clandestine meetings were taking place between Mr. Mahama and the Inspector General of Police.

However, when questioned before a parliamentary committee, Dr. Dampare categorically stated, “I don’t visit former President John Dramani Mahama, and he doesn’t visit me. I’m a professional police officer, we are servants of the people, including the former president. Whoever is involved, as long as there is a police service to be provided, I have a constitutional duty and responsibility to get it done”.

Moreover, Dr. Dampare vehemently denied any involvement in clandestine dealings with the former president, categorically dismissing such allegations as baseless falsehoods.

He asserted his commitment to carrying out his duties without bias or prejudice, stating, “I’m a policeman who is not into politics. I’m not into politics, I’m a professional police officer, and I don’t do such things.”

When questioned about the appropriateness of an IGP interacting with the former president, Dr. Dampare clarified, “The position of Inspector General of Police, and by extension, every police officer is to serve the good people of this country, of which the former president is one of those. And there’s nothing wrong with that.”

IGP Dampare's brilliance shines through in his responses to questions about visiting former President John Dramani Mahama. pic.twitter.com/qjKyxWbQjo— AYEDUASE PULISIC (@quame_age) September 12, 2023