Dr. George Akuffo Dampare Is The First IGP To Arrest More Celebrities Than Criminals- Shatta Wale
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Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has waded into the discussions surrounding the dismissal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). In a post on Facebook, the controversial musician described Akuffo Dampare as the first IGP to arrest more celebrities than criminals.
Shatta Wale’s comment appears to reference incidents where several Ghanaian celebrities, including himself, were arrested under Akuffo Dampare’s tenure. The artiste was notably detained in 2021 for a hoax shooting incident, while other personalities like Medikal and Funny Face also faced legal troubles during Dr. Dampare’s administration.
His statement has sparked reactions on social media, with some users agreeing that Akuffo Dampare’s tenure saw high-profile arrests in the entertainment industry, while others argue that the police were simply enforcing the law without fear or favour.
Shatta Wale’s reaction adds to the ongoing debate over George Akuffo Dampare’s legacy, as Ghanaians assess the former IGP’s approach to law enforcement and his handling of crime in the country.
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