The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun investigations into the tape in which President John Mahama is alleged to have stated that the people of Kumasi are unappreciative of government’s efforts.
A press statement signed by the Commissioner of the CID, ASP Joesph Darkwah, said “the CID has initiated investigation with the view of getting the authentic tape as well as the origin of the doctored one.”
It further noted that “anyone found culpable of doctoring the tape would be dealt with according to the Laws of the Republic of Ghana”
The media as well as the general public have therefore been advised to be circumspect in their reportage and comments.
The President at a gathering in Kumasi allegedly stated that Ashantis were unappreciative of government’s efforts.
Government is however insisting the tape recording in which the President is said to have made those comments was doctored by critics of the Mahama government.
Below is the full statement issued by the CID
It has come to the attention of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Administration that some media houses are airing different versions of a statement attributed to his Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana.
The CID Administration has initiated investigation into the matter with the view of getting the authentic tape as well as the origin of the doctored one and anyone found culpable would be dealt with according to the Laws of the Republic of Ghana.
The media as well as the general public are, therefore advised to b circumspect in their reportage and comments.
Joseph Darkwah
ASP/PRO
For: Commissioner/CID
By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana