Shatta Wale Accuses Former IGP Dampare Of Damaging His Career Over 2021 Fake Gunshot Incident

According to a report by Ghbase News on Saturday October 24, 2026, Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has expressed anger towards former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare, accusing him of negatively affecting his life and career following his arrest and imprisonment over a staged gunshot incident in 2021.

The musician, who has repeatedly spoken about the controversy surrounding the incident, says the consequences of his brief time in prison continue to follow him, particularly whenever he travels outside Ghana and is required to disclose his criminal history on official documents.

Shatta Wale made the remarks during a TikTok live session, where he recounted his experience following the incident that triggered widespread public attention and a police investigation in October 2021.

The dancehall star claimed that the decision by the then IGP and the police to pursue charges against him had left a lasting mark on his reputation, creating difficulties that he believes continue to affect his professional and personal life.

According to the musician, his biggest concern is the need to disclose his previous imprisonment whenever he encounters questions about his criminal record while making international travel arrangements.

He explained that when asked whether he had ever been to prison, he was compelled to answer in the affirmative because of the sentence he served at the Ankaful Medium Security Prison in the Central Region.

Shatta Wale argued that the situation puts him in an uncomfortable position because he must explain the circumstances surrounding the incident, even though he maintains that he did not commit offences such as stealing or armed robbery.

Expressing his frustration during the livestream, the musician questioned why he should continue to bear what he considers the damaging consequences of the case.

“Dampare come put jail for my life. If I dey travel, and they ask me, have you ever been to jail, I have to say yes. They will ask me, why did you go to jail?” he said.

He continued by insisting that he had not engaged in the types of criminal activities people might associate with imprisonment.

“Ah, I didn’t steal, I didn’t kill, I never go rob. Herh, but God go punish that man. What kind of dent have you placed on me?” Shatta Wale said in the video.

His comments reflect his continuing dissatisfaction with the way the police handled the matter and the long-term implications he believes the case has had on his life.

The 2021 controversy began after reports circulated that the musician had been shot, prompting widespread concern among his fans and members of the public.

The police subsequently investigated the matter and determined that the incident had been staged.

Shatta Wale later turned himself in to the police alongside other individuals connected to the incident.

He was subsequently prosecuted and sentenced to one week in prison, a development that generated considerable public debate at the time.

The case attracted attention not only because of the musician’s celebrity status but also because of concerns about the spread of false information and the potential consequences of staging a violent incident.

However, Shatta Wale’s latest comments suggest that he remains unhappy with the outcome, particularly the effect the imprisonment has had on how he must present his background when completing official travel documents.

His criticism specifically targets Dampare, who was serving as IGP when the incident occurred.

The musician believes the former police chief’s actions contributed to the difficulties he now faces, although his remarks represent his personal assessment of the situation.

The comments have reopened discussion about the incident and its continuing impact on one of Ghana’s most prominent dancehall performers.

It remains unclear whether the former IGP will respond to the musician’s latest allegations.

For Shatta Wale, the issue appears to extend beyond the week he spent behind bars.

He says the experience has left a lasting mark that he continues to confront whenever questions about his past arise, leaving him frustrated about what he considers an enduring stain on his reputation.

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