Dancehall star Shatta Wale has criticised what he described as selective justice in Ghana, arguing that ministers who misappropriate state funds often go scot‑free while young men accused of internet fraud are swiftly arrested.
During his ShattaFest 2026 show at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 17, Shatta Wale argued that the male youth turn to internet scamming because of limited job opportunities, saying many see it as a means of survival.
He added that although he has been accused of fraudulent activities, he simply has friends involved in fraud and would never report them to the authorities.
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“Make I tell you today, I get plenty fraud boys wey them 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, but them dey catch young boys for Ghana,” he said.
Recounting his experience with the EOCO saga and his time at Ankaful Prison, Shatta Wale emphasised what he sees as unfairness in Ghana’s justice system, contrasting the treatment of young men suspected of fraud with that of political figures accused of financial crimes.
“Make I tell you people, if government want fight you, me and you people all go fight government. It’s about time the old men in office help us, otherwise we will help ourselves and elect our own president and rule Ghana ourselves. If you create jobs for us, do you feel the youth will do fraud?” he said.
The “Enter the Net” singer added that if the government fails to create job opportunities, he would consider running for president rather than watch authorities collaborate with the United States FBI to arrest Ghanaian youth engaged in fraud.
Shatta Wale’s latest comments during the packed stadium show have sparked debate online, with many social media users reprimanding the artiste for appearing to encourage the youth to engage in internet fraud.