Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has stated that he now understands why many young people regard Shatta Wale as the “youth president” after witnessing the dancehall artiste’s performance at this year’s Nkrumahfest.
Addressing the crowd after Shatta Wale’s performance, the minister revealed that for the past five years, the youth had consistently urged him to bring the musician to the region.
“For five years, the youth of the Western Region have been worrying me, ‘Bring Shatta, bring Shatta.’ But I swear to God, today, now I understand. Shatta forever,” he said to loud cheers from the audience.
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In a symbolic gesture, Armah-Kofi Buah declared Shatta Wale the “Youth President of the Western Region,” adding that the musician should even lead young people across the globe.
“I declare Shatta the Youth President of the Western Region. I may be tempted to say, ‘Shatta, we want you to run for the President of the youth for the world.’ We are proud of you. Today, I understand why,” he stated.
The minister went on to pledge his loyalty to the award-winning musician, stating that he would place a Shatta Wale sticker on his car as a show of support.
“I am going to put your sticker on my car, and I am a Shatta forever fan. God bless you,” he concluded.
The endorsement from the minister adds to the growing list of influential figures who have openly praised the dancehall musician.
“For five years, the youth of the Western Region have been worrying me to bring Shatta Wale. I didn’t understand, but I swear to God, today I understand. Shatta forever.” —The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, praises Shatta Wale after… pic.twitter.com/pQPRnh8GsC
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