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Leaked tape has been a blessing for me, I have no regret – COP Alex Mensah
Retired Commissioner of Police, COP George Alex Mensah, has said that the leaked tape hatching a ploy to remove the Inspector General of Police, George Akufo-Dampare has been a blessing in disguise.
According to him, he has no regret playing a role in the conversation on the leaked tape.
Speaking to Evans Mensah on Joy News Channel, he said the situation has been a blessing for him, adding that but for the leaked tape the level of media mileage he had received wouldn’t have been the case.
“I have never regretted it, God has his own way of blessing people. Had it not been for this tape, maybe we wouldn’t have been here,” he told Evans Mensah.
He added “My name and my picture wouldn’t have been where it is circulating now. Now if you go to my constituency everybody knows me, everybody is looking for me. My friends who I have not heard from in years are calling me from the USA, UK and everywhere.”
According to the retired Police Officer, God has his own way of raising people, “sometimes you’ll not understand, but at the end of the day, you’ll understand.”
He further stressed that the leaked tape has made the public aware that things are not well with the Ghana Police Service.
According to him, even though he believes he will be known within some quarters as the COP who wanted the removal of the IGP, a section of the society will also know him as the COP who saved the Ghana Police Service.
Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah, retired from the Police Service on Sunday 17 September 2023, after attaining the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) as enshrined in the laws of the country.
In his over 30 years of service in the police, he served in various positions and until when he proceeded on leave pending retirement, he was the director general in charge of all Police operations nationwide.
Within the last few weeks, the now-retired police commissioner became a household in Ghana following a leaked voice recording in which he is allegedly heard discussing the work of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare and the need to remove him from office.
The leaked audio recording is now the subject of investigation by a parliamentary adhoc committee chaired by Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea.
COP George Alex Mensah and other police officers have already appeared before the committee to give their testimonies about the leaked tape
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
