- Entertainment pundit Nana Poku Ashis has cautioned that the protest staged by Shatta Wale’s fans outside EOCO headquarters could complicate the artiste’s legal situation.
- Speaking on GhanaWeb’s X Space, Ashis explained that while the demonstration was peaceful, it might be interpreted as intimidation or interference.
- He emphasized that Shatta Wale’s release was based on legal procedure, not public pressure, and that only evidence — not popularity — will determine the outcome of the case.
As Shatta Wale’s legal saga continues to dominate headlines, entertainment pundit Nana Poku Ashis is urging fans to separate emotion from law.
Following the dramatic protest outside EOCO headquarters — where hundreds of supporters gathered to demand the dancehall star’s release — Ashis has weighed in with a sobering perspective. While the crowd may have been a show of loyalty, he says it could also be seen as a threat to due process.
According to Ashis, the law doesn’t bend for fan bases. It responds to evidence, not popularity. He warned that such public pressure could make investigators view the artiste as a disruptive figure, potentially complicating his case.
Ashis also clarified that Shatta Wale’s release wasn’t influenced by the protest. It was secured through proper legal channels — bail conditions were met, sureties were verified, and EOCO followed procedure. The crowd outside, he said, had no bearing on the decision.
He acknowledged that Shatta Wale may be innocent, but emphasized that innocence must be proven in court — not shouted from the streets. In legal matters, he said, fame is irrelevant.
The case stems from allegations surrounding Shatta Wale’s 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which was seized over suspected links to a U.S. financial scandal. EOCO is also investigating possible tax breaches related to the vehicle.
Shatta Wale was detained on August 20 and released the following day on GH¢5 million bail. While fans continue to rally behind him, Ashis’s message is clear: support is powerful, but it won’t replace the work of lawyers and the weight of evidence.
