IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil has questioned why Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).
He is of the view that it doesn’t make sense for the institution to keep the dancehall artist in their custody, especially when he is not a flight risk.
In a post shared via social media, he explained why he thinks EOCO erred in keeping the artiste in detention.
His post read, “WHY IS SHATTA WALE IN DETENTION???
Laws are made so everyone will be treated equally!!
Whether you like someone or not is not a reason to apply the law differently to them!!
1. Bail must not be used as punishment
2. All offenses are bailable
3. Bail is to secure appearance of suspect when required
4. Bail conditions must not be unreasonable
5. No one must be held by any institution beyond 48hrs unless remanded by a court
Which of these is hard to understand ? None.
So why is Shatta denied bail? Is he a flight risk?
Background
Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).
The artiste is being investigated with regard to a car he bought, which has some relation to crime.
Announcing his detention in a post shared via social media, his Public Relations Manager, Samuel Atuobi Baah said “The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today.
This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle. Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations.
We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at the earliest opportunity.
We urge the SM Family and all well-wishers to remain calm and avoid any speculation. We have the utmost confidence in the judicial process.
Management and his legal representatives will return to the EOCO offices tomorrow morning to continue these discussions.
We will provide further updates as appropriate”.
