Senior Police Officer, COP George Alex Mensah, who has been implicated in a plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has revealed that Commander George Asare advocated for his appointment as the new IGP to replace Dr. Dampare.

COP Mensah disclosed that Bugri Naabu, the former Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, conveyed to Superintendent Asare that the Akufo-Addo government was contemplating a leadership change within the Police Service due to concerns about the current IGP's performance.

COP Mensah recounted that Superintendent Asare subsequently recommended him as a suitable replacement for Dr. Dampare. He further explained that based on this recommendation, Bugri Naabu extended an invitation for a discussion.

"Bugri Naabu informed Asare that there might be a change in the IGP position, and they were searching for a replacement. So, Supt. Asare mentioned that there was an individual capable of performing the role well. As a result, Bugri Naabu invited me for a discussion," said COP Mensah.

COP Mensah reiterated his stance that the present IGP is the least effective in Ghana's history.

He emphasized this viewpoint during his appearance before the parliamentary committee investigating a leaked recording in which senior police officers discussed plans to remove the IGP in conversation with Bugri Naabu, the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

"I can confirm that, during my 31 years of service in the Police Force, this IGP has been the least effective," COP Mensah informed the committee on Friday, September 1.

He also mentioned that he had previously raised concerns with the IGP regarding issues within the Police Service that were negatively affecting the morale of police officers. However, his suggestions had been consistently disregarded.

On a separate occasion, COP Mensah told the committee that the IGP's leadership style had resulted in a decline in morale among many police officers.

"Dampare's management of the Police Service has been lacking, and a majority of police officers are dissatisfied. You can conduct your own investigations, and if you speak to the police officers on the ground, they will corroborate this," COP Mensah asserted.

Furthermore, COP Mensah acknowledged being involved in politics and working in the interest of the New Patriotic Party, aligning with comments captured in a leaked recording where he advocated for the removal of the IGP to ensure the NPP's success in the 2024 elections.