Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has criticised what he describes as selective justice in Ghana, questioning why young people accused of fraud are arrested while ministers he accuses of stealing public funds do not appear to face similar treatment.

The musician made the remarks during his ShattaFest 2026 concert at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, where he expressed frustration over what he considers unequal enforcement of the law.

Addressing patrons at the event, Shatta Wale said he had several friends involved in fraudulent activities but would not report them to the authorities.

“Make I tell you, I get plenty fraud boys wey be my friends, but me, I no be snitch wey I go snitch anybody. The country no good, so if you go fraud, fraud. Ministers dey steal, they no dey catch them. Them dey steal our money, they no dey catch them, they dey catch young boys for Ghana,” he said.

The artiste’s comments centred on what he perceives as a disparity in how suspected financial crimes involving young people and allegations of financial misconduct against public officials are handled.

He argued that young people accused of fraud are subjected to arrest, while ministers he alleges are involved in stealing public funds appear to escape similar consequences.

Shatta Wale also linked his concerns to Ghana’s economic difficulties, suggesting that the prevailing conditions have contributed to frustration among some young people.

His remarks have reignited discussions about corruption, accountability and equal application of the law, particularly regarding the investigation and prosecution of financial crimes in Ghana.