Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has criticised the John Mahama-led government for allowing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) into the country to arrest individuals allegedly involved in fraud.
Describing Ghana as a country that is not serious, Shatta Wale questioned why the FBI’s involvement in tackling fraud appeared to be a major issue in Ghana when similar activities occur in other countries.
He argued that he has been in music for about 25 years; I have bought a Rolls Royce, a Lamborghini, all from my fucking music. And someone will say Shatta Wale is committing fraud.
He explained that he is not a snitch and, therefore, would not give information about his friends whom he claims are fraudsters.
Speaking during his ShattaFest 2026 show at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, Shatta Wale stated, “Ghana is a fucking country. I have been doing music for about 25 years; I have bought a Rolls Royce, a Lamborghini, all from my fucking music. And someone will say Shatta Wale is committing fraud.
“Let me tell you today that I have a lot of fraudsters as my friends, but I am not a snitch to snitch on them. And the country isn’t even good, so if you would be a fraudster, continue,” he said.
“I do dream of prison, and it’s because of music; they jailed me, and when I think about that thing, I do get angry. If the government wants to fight you, I will ensure that we both will fight the government.
“It’s about time our old men who run the system and think they are in the offices should try and help us; otherwise, we will help ourselves and look for our own president who will rule Ghana.”
Shatta Wale also slammed the Mahama government for allowing the FBI to arrest some Ghanaians over alleged fraudulent activities.
He further urged the Ghanaian youth to look for money no matter what it takes.
“We know plenty of countries where things are going on, but only in Ghana, they are bringing the FBI, wossop? If you had done something better for us, do you think boys would commit fraud?
“Badman, wherever you are, look for your money, protect yourselves, and when they come, brush them. If the government won’t find work for us, we will look for one,” he added.
Also, Shatta Wale has fumed, criticising what he perceives as selective justice in Ghana.
The Dancehall king accused authorities of targeting young people over fraud while ministers who allegedly steal public funds escape arrest.
Shatta Wale subsequently accused ministers of stealing public funds without being arrested, comparing their perceived treatment with that of young people who are apprehended for fraud.
Shatta Wale stated, “Make I tell you, I get plenty fraud boys wey be my friends, but me, I no be snitch wey I go snitch anybody. The country no good, so if you go fraud, fraud. Ministers dey steal, they no dey catch them. Them dey steal our money, they no dey catch them, they dey catch young boys for Ghana”.
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