By Belinda Nketia
National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications member Nuong Faalong has cautioned against Ghana turning into a destination for stolen vehicles.
Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Friday, August 22, 2025, she referenced documentaries that trace stolen cars from the United States and Canada to Ghana. According to her, the ongoing Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) investigation involving musician Shatta Wale should be seen in that context.
“Just because someone is in showbiz doesn’t mean they cannot be asked to account for their lifestyle. We shouldn’t make it okay for Ghana to be a ready market for stolen vehicles,” she said.
She further advocated for accountability regardless of social status.
The communicator also clarified that Shatta Wale was not arrested, as widely reported, but only invited by EOCO as part of a wider Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe dating back to 2023. The inquiry, she added, concerns one of the artiste’s vehicles that has attracted public attention due to his flamboyant lifestyle.
“If you have ever bought a car, it is very easy to retrace where you bought it from. What is so secretive about buying this car? It’s important to provide some paper trail in transactions so that if anything happens, you can pull out evidence,” she argued.
She further noted that the matter is “not the Ghana government stressing Shatta Wale” but an FBI-led investigation being conducted in collaboration with EOCO.
Shatta Wale was released from EOCO custody on Thursday, August 21, 2025, after meeting revised bail conditions.
His fans had expressed concern earlier in the week, believing he was arrested and being mistreated. The musician, after being granted bail, thanked EOCO and other stakeholders, confirming that the process was cordial.
