Ghana’s dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale is fighting back, and this time, he wants more than just answers. The musician is demanding a public apology from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the seizure of his luxury Lamborghini Urus, saying the ordeal has left his hard-earned reputation in tatters.
Speaking during an interview with the media, a visibly frustrated Shatta Wale opened up about the toll the controversy has taken on him, both at home and on the international stage. At the core of his grievance is the impression the incident created, that he had knowingly purchased a stolen vehicle. It is a claim he flatly rejects, and one he says has done lasting damage to the brand he has spent years building.
“How can people say I bought a stolen car? This situation has destroyed my brand internationally,” he said, adding that the fallout has made him uncomfortable even appearing in public. “I feel the system has not protected me as a citizen of Ghana.”
The dancehall star directed his frustration squarely at EOCO’s Executive Director, Raymond Archer, and the institution as a whole, calling on them to publicly clear his name and make amends for the reputational harm caused.
What stings most for Shatta Wale, it seems, is not just what happened, but how it happened. He revealed that he had initially hoped the matter could be resolved quietly, away from the glare of public attention.
Had authorities come to him directly and explained the situation, he insists he would have cooperated without a moment’s hesitation. “If they had come to me and said there was a problem with the car and asked me to sign documents so they could send it back, I would have agreed,” he noted.
The matter may yet find its way to court. Shatta Wale acknowledged that he could be required to appear before a judge, but said he and his legal team are still weighing that decision carefully. Part of his hesitation, he explained, is the fear that his loyal fanbase could descend on the venue and turn what should be a legal proceeding into a public spectacle.
Through it all, the artist maintained that he is a man of integrity who has no time for dishonesty — and that the entire episode has left him deeply saddened.
“I am boldly saying EOCO owes me an apology,” he concluded.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com