The chairman of the committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, tasked with investigating the leaked tape concerning a plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo-Dampare, has issued a stern warning that any witness attempting to tamper with the controversial audio will face imprisonment.

He emphasized that no one, including any attempt to manipulate the tape, will be exempt from potential legal consequences.

Bugri Naabu, the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who recorded the leaked tape, has confirmed its authenticity.

However, COP George Alex Mensah, one of the officers implicated in the tape, rejected the authenticity of the recording during his appearance before the committee.

He claimed that the tape had been extensively edited and that he couldn't confirm all the details presented in it, citing modern technology's capability for manipulation.

COP Mensah's legal team had requested approximately an hour and a half to compare the transcript with the audio provided to them.

In response, Mr. Atta Akyea cautioned that attempting to manipulate the tape given to him could result in imprisonment, citing the act as "evidence tampering."

The committee's chairman assured that the committee had no intention of disgracing any of the officers implicated in the matter, emphasizing that their primary goal was to uncover the truth.

The committee's proceedings were adjourned to allow COP George Alex Mensah to examine the audio alongside the transcription, as per his request.