Supt. Asare says he believed Bugri Naabu could influence the President’s choice in appointing a new IGP
During his testimony before the Parliamentary Committee investigating the leaked tape on Monday, September 4, 2023, Superintendent George Asare, the third witness in the ongoing inquiry into the alleged plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), disclosed that he confided in the former NPP Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu.
He did so because he believed Naabu possessed the ability to influence the President’s decision regarding the appointment of the new IGP.
Superintendent George Asare further revealed that Bugri Naabu claimed to have recommended Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to the President before Dampare’s appointment as the IGP.
Furthermore, Asare explained that it was Bugri Naabu’s statements that convinced him to recommend COP Alex Mensah for the position of IGP, with the expectation that Bugri Naabu would use his influence to persuade the President to make the appointment.
He stated, “When we met him, in the course of our conversation, he did indicate that he recommended the current IGP to the President.”
Superintendent Asare also accused Bugri Naabu of fabricating stories against him.
He clarified that he visited Mr. Naabu’s office at Naabu’s invitation after the former NPP northern regional chairman informed him that the government was seeking a new IGP and requested recommendations. Asare added that he provided three recommendations to Mr. Naabu, including COP Alex Mensah and Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah.
