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Dampare recuses himself from disciplinary process against COP Mensah, two others
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has recused himself from any disciplinary processes involving the three senior police officers who were implicated in a leaked tape plotting his removal with the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu.
Citinewsroom.com has gathered that Dampare has decided not to be part of the disciplinary action and will allow the Police Management Board (POMAB) and the Police Council to decide the fate of COP Alex Mensah, Superintendent George Asare, and Superintendent Emmanuel Eric Gyebi.
The three senior police officers were interdicted by the Police Service on Thursday, September 7, but the service later rescinded the decision.
The police in a statement dated September 7, indicated that the decision to suspend the interdiction of the three police officers was to ensure it does not affect the ongoing probe by Parliament.
Dampare recuses himself from disciplinary process against COP Mensah, two others
byKobina Welsing September 8, 2023 Reading Time: 2 mins read
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has recused himself from any disciplinary processes involving the three senior police officers who were implicated in a leaked tape plotting his removal with the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu.
Citinewsroom.com has gathered that Dampare has decided not to be part of the disciplinary action and will allow the Police Management Board (POMAB) and the Police Council to decide the fate of COP Alex Mensah, Superintendent George Asare, and Superintendent Emmanuel Eric Gyebi.
The three senior police officers were interdicted by the Police Service on Thursday, September 7, but the service later rescinded the decision.
The police in a statement dated September 7, indicated that the decision to suspend the interdiction of the three police officers was to ensure it does not affect the ongoing probe by Parliament.
The statement added that the Service would commence disciplinary proceedings into the officers’ conduct upon the completion of the parliamentary probe.
“Following the interdiction of COP/Mr George Alex Mensah, Supt/Mr Emmanuel Eric Gyebi and Supt/Mr George Lysander Asare in connection with the leaked audio tape, the Police Administration would commence disciplinary proceedings into their conduct upon completion of the ongoing probe by Parliament.”
“In order not to prejudice the ongoing probe, the Police administration has suspended their interdiction.”
A police source told citinewsroom.com that henceforth Dampare, who chairs POMAB and is also part of the Police Council chaired by the Vice President, will not be part of any meeting that will decide the fate of the three officers.
COP Mensah, Superintendent Asare, and Superintendent Gyebi have all appeared before the 7-member Parliamentary committee probing the leaked audio.
During his appearance before the parliamentary committee, COP Mensah accused the IGP, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, of mismanaging the Police Service.
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Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
