EOCO HQ: Traditional Priest Breaks Schnapps After Libation for Shatta Wale's Release, Video

• A traditional priest performed a libation at EOCO headquarters, hoping to secure Shatta Wale’s swift release from detention
• The ritual followed Shatta Wale's detention over an investigation into his Lamborghini Urus, linked to fraud
• Ghanaians reacted strongly online, with some condemning the ritual while others criticised the lack of support from other musicians

A dramatic scene unfolded at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), as a traditionalist performed some rituals hoping to secure the release of controversial singer Shatta Wale from detention.

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that EOCO detained the Ghanaian musician as part of an investigation into his luxury vehicle, a Lamborghini Urus, and also into alleged money laundering, tax evasion, tax fraud and possession of proceeds of crime.

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The detention follows a series of events involving the luxury car.

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In June 2025, EOCO, in collaboration with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), seized the vehicle from Shatta Wale's residence in Accra.

Many, just like this traditionalist, believe the artist is being unfairly targeted.

While Shatta Wale has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he did not know the origins of the luxury car, fans and supporters have rallied behind him, calling for his immediate release.

In a show of support for the artist, the traditionalist poured a libation and smashed a bottle of schnapps on the ground.

This was a known traditional gesture meant to invoke ancestral blessings and protection.

The crowd watched in awe as the scene unfolded, with chants of solidarity echoing in the background.

Watch the video below:

Reactions to traditionalist's libation for Shatta Wale

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.

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@Chelsea4ever wrote:

"Illiteracy is a big disease."

@liveuphighup said:

"It's unbelievable that fellow musicians aren't there to show solidarity."

@50Benito62977 commented:

"The traditional priest guy must be arrested right there. EOCO don't allow anyone to misbehave oooo. This country is governed by law. If it were an NPP guy who did that, he would have been arrested a long time ago. Selective justice, right?"

@agbelegbe_g wrote:

"Only in Gh. Puff Daddy was arrested and prosecuted in America."

@kosi_dzidefo said:

"What type of fooling is this?"

Police officer clashes with Shatta Wale's fans

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that the management of Shatta Wale confirmed that he voluntarily presented himself, flanked by his lawyer, to assist with the ongoing inquiry, urging fans to remain calm.

However, on the morning of August 21, 2025, some of Shatta Wale's fans gathered at the EOCO headquarters, leading to chaos and a heated confrontation with a police officer.

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In a video seen by YEN.com.gh, the officer was visibly agitated as he exchanged words with the fans, prompting colleagues to intervene and calm the situation.

The dramatic episode became a topic of national conversation, with different people giving various perspectives on why the popular dancehall artist has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh