Leaked Dampare Audio: Bugri Naabu's Aide And Receptionist Picked Up By National Security Officials

Former NPP executive Bugri Naabu has disclosed that his aide and receptionist have been arrested by national security operatives.

The former Northern Region Chairman of the governing party told Oyerepa TV that personnel from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on Thursday, July 20, 2023, while coming to work.

According to him, the arrest is in connection with the viral leaked audio in which some voices are heard plotting the overthrow of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare.

"I’ve just been informed that they are both now at the BNI office at Kawukudi Junction," he told Oyerepa TV.

Leaked Dampare audio causes a stir

In the secret audio recording, the voices of about three people, one being a top police officer said to be loyal to the NPP, can be heard plotting to remove the IGP Dr Dampare ahead of the 2024 elections.

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The voices expressed frustration over the IGP’s alleged reluctance to use the police to do the bidding of the governing NPP.

They also raised concerns about his leadership style and rumoured association with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

It is not clear who recorded the audio and leaked it but the contents sparked a furore on social media.

How security analysts and other experts have reacted to leaked audio

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh has reported in a separate story that experts and social commentators waded into the issue of the secret audio.

According to the voice in the leaked audio that has gone viral, IGP Dr George Akuffo Dampare won't make rigging in 2024 possible.

YEN.com.gh compiled the views of security experts like Prof Kwesi Aning and Adib Saani and social commentator, Kwame A Plus, and three other people about the issue.

Speaker of Parliament orders probe into allegation about the plot to oust IGP

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YEN.com.gh has also reported that the Speaker of Parliament has ordered a probe into claims that there is a plot to remove the Inspector General of Police.

A seven-member committee has been tasked to look into the allegations contained in the leaked tape.

The Majority and Minority in Parliament submitted names of prospective members of the committee.

Source: YEN.com.gh