Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has called for the chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating a leaked tape purportedly detailing a plan to oust Inspector General of Police (IGP) Samuel Atta Akyea, to recuse himself due to apparent bias.
Prof Gyampo asserted that the chairman’s behavior during the IGP’s hearing demonstrated a distinct prejudice against the IGP. He pointed out that the chairman’s body language, line of questioning, and repeated comments all indicated a preconceived notion against the IGP.
“You aren’t smarter than Ghanaians. We can glean your partiality. Your body language, line of questioning and recurring remarks consistently hints at personal biases against the IGP,” Prof Gyampo remarked.
He accused the chairman of appearing more like protecting the aggrieved police officers, who expressed their desire to become IGPs.
“You don’t look like a credible chairman of any important committee. Rather, you look more like a defense counsel for the bitter police officers whose quest to be made IGPs so they can subvert the will of the people has been exposed.”
In order to ensure an unbiased investigation, Prof Gyampo urged the chairman to voluntarily resign from his position if he had no hidden agenda. He emphasized that chairing the committee was not obligatory and that it could potentially compromise the integrity of the inquiry. Prof Gyampo recommended that the Speaker of the committee appoint a replacement who would guarantee a fair and impartial investigation.
“It is not by force to chair this committee, especially when your work output is more of a disservice. If you don’t have any personal interest in this matter, then recuse yourself or get replaced by Speaker, as your role is more of a nuisance, and annoying, particularly when you think we are unable to read in between the lines.
“Just recuse yourself, it is not by force!
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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