IGP Leaked Tape: COP Mensah (Rtd) Blames Tape Leaker for All the Controversy

The recent leaked conversation involving retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has ignited a debate in Ghana regarding the right to privacy and the public’s right to know.

COP Mensah (Rtd) has questioned whether it should be considered an offense to have a private conversation with someone, emphasizing that the focus should be on identifying the individual responsible for recording and leaking the conversation.

In the leaked conversation, COP Mensah (Rtd), along with another senior police officer, Superintendent George Asare, and former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bugri Naabu, discussed various issues, including their views on the current Inspector General of Police, George Dampare’s administration and the upcoming 2024 elections.

The conversation, originally intended to be private, raised questions about professional conduct within the Ghana Police Service.

COP Mensah (Rtd) has consistently argued that respecting the privacy of conversations is crucial and that private conversations should remain private. He stated that if private conversations are subject to public scrutiny, it could potentially lead to the dismissal of many individuals within the service, as private conversations are intended to be confidential.

While COP Mensah (Rtd) acknowledges that political conversations may occur within the police service, the difference in this case is that the conversation was recorded without consent and made public. This incident has raised concerns about the ethics of recording private conversations and the legal consequences.

In response to the leaked conversation, a parliamentary committee has been tasked with investigating its contents, including the claims made by COP Mensah (Rtd) about the Inspector General of Police. The committee aims to provide clarity on the matter and assess any potential professional misconduct.

The controversy surrounding this leaked conversation highlights the delicate balance between personal privacy and the public’s right to know.

It also underscores the importance of understanding the legal and ethical aspects of recording and disseminating private conversations. The outcome of the parliamentary committee’s investigation will be crucial in addressing the concerns and allegations raised by the parties involved.