In a parliamentary hearing on August 31, 2023, Commissioner of Police George Alex Mensah shed light on the intricate nature of political maneuvering during elections, particularly emphasizing the potential for clandestine activities to influence outcomes.
The session focused on the leaked tape that revolved around political discussions regarding the removal of Inspector-General of Police George Akuffo Dampare. During the proceedings, COP Mensah faced inquiries about his reference to “mafia work” in elections, a phrase that had raised eyebrows.
National Democratic Congress lawmaker, James Agalga, sought clarification: “When you give indication in the audio that as for the election, it is about mafia work, can you tell us what you mean by that?”
COP Mensah clarified, stating, “Honorable, I never said the election is about mafia work. I said in elections, there is always some mafia work. I never said the election is mafia work.”
Elaborating on his statement, he expounded, “What do I mean by that? During elections, if you don’t provide the needed security for persons to come out and vote peacefully and you allow people to come and disturb, snatch boxes at your strongholds, then you are ending up in opposition, that is what I meant,” he emphasized.
Regarding the authenticity of the tape, COP Mensah acknowledged that he could recognize his voice in portions of the recording but also raised doubts about the integrity of some segments, suggesting they might have been forged.
“I identify some voices that resemble mine but I cannot state specifically that these are my voices. I hear a voice that represents my voice, but I can’t accept everything in the conversation.
The audio that I listened to here today is an edited version of the conversation that we had. And because of that, wholly this audio that we have listened to is not genuine,” he concluded.
In elections there is always some 'mafia work'
Listen to COP George Alex Mensah as he explains what he meant by the statement above. pic.twitter.com/HoSvlJFlU5
— Kafui Dey (@KafuiDey) August 31, 2023
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