Solomon Owusu cautions Shatta Wale over Lamborghini controversy

Leading member of the Movement for Change, Solomon Owusu, has cautioned musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, over his response to the seizure of his yellow Lamborghini Urus by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Speaking on TV3’s ‘New Day’ show on Wednesday, August 6, Solomon Owusu questioned the artiste’s decision to go live on social media rather than seeking legal redress following the seizure.

He described the dancehall artiste’s approach as “exposing himself to further investigations” and potentially damaging his brand.

“You are being accused of buying a stolen vehicle. That is a serious matter,” he said.

“You don’t deal with such issues via social media. It has reputational damages and so you want to protect the brand. If what they are saying is not true, sue them,” he added.

Solomon Owusu pointed out some inconsistencies between EOCO’s official statement and Shatta Wale’s narration.

While EOCO’s report mentioned a suspect identified as Nana Kwabena Amuah, Shatta Wale claimed he purchased the vehicle for $150,000 from a different individual, one Kwabena Adu Boahen.

According to him, this revelation could trigger further scrutiny from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) regarding whether appropriate taxes were paid during the transaction.

“It also opens up for GRA to intervene because whenever you are buying something, there is a tax component that you have to go through,” he noted.

He added that Shatta Wale’s anger should be directed at the person who allegedly sold him the stolen car, stating: “Where your anger must be directed, is at the person that sold the supposed stolen car to you.”

Solomon Owusu also lamented the influence of flashy lifestyles portrayed by celebrities on social media, particularly on Ghana’s youth.

He expressed concern that such portrayals contribute to a breakdown in moral values, adding that many young people are being misled into chasing unrealistic lifestyles.

“Shatta Wale is an icon. He has so much influence. if we were in a country that is properly organised, they will be drafted into our national security and they will be used to pursue a national agenda,” he said.

“But on this note, I dare say I am not impressed,” he added.

He noted that EOCO’s release was formal and institutional, and Shatta Wale should have responded through his management or legal team instead of displaying emotional outbursts online.

He advised the artiste to reorganise himself and allow professionals to handle his public relations going forward.

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