In a recent development surrounding the ongoing investigation into the leaked tape involving the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, the IGP’s lawyer, Kwame Gyan, has accused Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of Parliament’s ad-hoc committee overseeing the probe, of displaying bias and making prejudicial comments.
Mr. Gyan’s assertions came to light during a recent interview, where he claimed that Atta Akyea, who should maintain neutrality throughout the investigation, appears to have a personal agenda in the matter.
He remarked, “He has his own agenda. He will be granting media interviews to the extent that after one sitting, he went out there and said the extended tape submitted by Bugri Naabu, which had not been played at the committee, has been doctored. Very prejudicial comments.”
Expressing concern over the chairman’s behaviour, Gyan emphasized that he would ensure that all of his actions align with the law. He added, “Because of respect for Parliament and the institution and persons on the Committee, I drop my guns, but I’m going to do what lawyers do, going forward.”
Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo also reiterated that Atta Akyea’s conduct during the IGP’s hearing indicated a “personal bias against the IGP.”
He contended that Atta Akyea seemed to have sided with “bitter police officers” implicated in the leaked tape and called for him to step down from his role as committee chairman.
In response to the allegations, Atta Akyea has defended his position, arguing that the remaining probe would be conducted in-camera due to security implications.
He stated, “All the witnesses will congregate with their lawyers, and then they are supposed to give us the evidential support in relation to what they said openly and privately.”
The controversy surrounding Atta Akyea’s alleged bias and the ongoing investigation into the leaked tape involving the IGP continues to be a matter of significant public interest. The ad-hoc committee is set to resume its sitting today, after nearly a month of suspension.
