Embattled Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale and his three other accomplices are set to reappear in court on Tuesday, after one week on remand.
The Melisa hitmaker and his three accomplices were remanded by an Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, October 21, 2021, on their first appearance in court.
Charles Nii Armah was arrested by the Police for faking reports that he has been shot by some unknown gunmen on Monday, October 18, 2021.
The police subsequently released a statement indicating that, its team went to Shatta’s house and a number of health facilities but could not find him.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him in court.
Three others who appeared in court with him Kojo Owusu Koranteng, Shatta’s personal assistant, Eric Vanetor, a graphic designer and Iddrisu Yussif, a beautician, were charged for abetment of criminal publication of false news.
A fourth accomplice who is also a member of Wale’s crew was arrested on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Prior to his arrest, Shatta Wale took to social media to apologize to his fans and other people who had been affected by what he described as a prank.
He said he took the phones of the team members and made the fake post.
Shatter Wale made reference to a prophecy that was made by the founder and leader of New Life Kingdom Chapel International, Stephen Akwasi, that he would be shot dead on 18 October 2021.
Subsequently, the Police arrested acclaimed Bishop Stephen Akwasi, popularly known as ‘Jesus Ahuofe’ who prophesied the murder of Shatta at the premises of Accra FM while preparing for an interview on the station’s mid-morning show.
‘Jesus Ahuofe’ prophesied the murder of Shatta Wale on Monday, October 18, 2021, by armed robbers.
The Prophet claimed “a big calamity will befall Ghana, Ghanaians should pray for our musicians, especially dancehall music performers. I saw in my vision that one had lost his life”.
He mentioned the first name of Shatta Wale and warned that he should seek the face of God otherwise he can’t escape his untimely death.
‘Jesus Ahuofe’ was subsequently charged for causing fear and panic. He however pleaded not guilty and was subsequently remanded into prison custody for five days.