- Shatta Wale calls for apology to John Mahama
- Says Mahama was unfairly treated during tenure
- Slams manipulation of youth in online political campaigns
Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has called on citizens to apologize to former president John Dramani Mahama, the current flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in light of ongoing protests against the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shatta Wale expressed his discontent with the public’s complaints about the current hardships faced under the present administration. He argued that Mahama was treated unfairly during his presidency.
“You knew who Mahama was, but you did not give him a chance to do whatever. You said you wanted Akufo-Addo, and we all accepted. You are now complaining because you are going through some things. Go and beg Mahama. All of you have to go and beg Mahama. I benefitted from a lot of things when he was in power,” he stated.
The musician also highlighted the respectful rapport that Mahama and his brother, Ibrahim, maintained with Ghanaian artists, contrasting it with the current government’s relationship with the creative community.
Shatta Wale further pointed out that the youth are being swayed by individuals with self-serving agendas to engage in online campaigns against specific politicians, urging for a more thoughtful and respectful dialogue in the political landscape.
