Ghanaian music executive and manager, Bullet, has strongly condemned the recent arrest of dancehall musician Shatta Wale, describing the development as a deliberate “witch-hunt” against one of the country’s most successful artistes.
Speaking to EASTERN FM 105.1 MHz during a visit to the headquarters of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Bullet alleged that the system in place unfairly targets celebrities and musicians who achieve financial success.
According to him, Shatta Wale’s wealth and legitimate business ventures have become a source of discomfort to certain authorities, who he claimed have created structures designed to suppress the financial growth of Ghanaian entertainers.
“The arrest of Shatta Wale, I think it is more of a witch-hunt. There’s more to it, and it’s so grave that people cannot even understand. The system has been designed for musicians and celebrities to be poor; it comes from the top as a way of suppressing us,” Bullet lamented.
He went further to emphasize that society often struggles to accept that a musician can build sustainable wealth from his craft and legitimate enterprises. He cited Shatta Wale’s investments, including his mansion in Trassaco Valley, his ride-hailing business Shaxi, as well as other real estate interests, as evidence of hard work and entrepreneurial success.
“They don’t understand that a musician has been able to make so much money. They don’t understand the fact that a musician has been able to buy a house in Trassaco, own Shaxi company, own estates, and much more. The system wants to tell us that you can never make it. So, nobody should be happy that Shatta Wale has been arrested,” he stressed.
EOCO’s Case Against Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, is currently in the custody of EOCO following his interrogation on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He has been granted bail set at GHC 10 million with two sureties, though he is yet to satisfy the conditions for release.
The dancehall artiste’s arrest is linked to investigations into the acquisition of a 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which authorities suspect to be tied to proceeds of fraudulent activities.
It would be recalled that on August 5, 2025, EOCO officials seized the luxury vehicle from Shatta Wale’s Trassaco residence as part of an ongoing operation.
EOCO’s Official Statement
In a press release signed by the Acting Executive Director of EOCO, Raymond Archer, the agency explained that the seizure was based on a request from international partners.
According to EOCO, the operation stemmed from a 2023 request by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU) of EOCO subsequently carried out a lawful search at Shatta Wale’s residence, leading to the confiscation of the Lamborghini Urus.
Investigations have linked the luxury car to the criminal activities of Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month prison sentence in the United States for multiple financial crimes. U.S. authorities have tied the vehicle to Amuah’s illicit proceeds, estimating his restitution at over $4.7 million.
EOCO stated that Shatta Wale himself requested that the seizure be kept low-profile, citing concerns that public confiscation of the vehicle would damage his brand. Officials allowed him to surrender the car voluntarily, and it is now in EOCO’s custody.
As part of protocol, EOCO explained that SARU officers were armed during the operation, emphasizing that this was standard procedure for their safety. The FBI and DOJ are expected to submit a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to Ghana’s government to facilitate the vehicle’s return to the United States.
Next Steps in the Investigation
EOCO has indicated that both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) have been identified as persons of interest and will be required to assist further with ongoing investigations. The findings, once concluded, may also be shared with U.S. authorities as part of Ghana’s international cooperation efforts in tackling organized crime.
EASTERN FM 105.1 MHz will continue to follow developments in this high-profile case, providing accurate updates and expert analysis as investigations unfold.
