EntertainmentShatta Wale Penalized for Publication of False News

Shatta Wale Penalized for Publication of False News

-

- Advertisment -spot_img
TV AND SOUND SALE

Charles Nii Armah Mensah, aka Shatta Wale, a dancehall artiste, has been sentenced to a fine of GHC2,000 ($247.89) on the charge of publication of false news.

Shatta Wale Penalized for Publication of False News

Shatta Wale in default would serve three months imprisonment in hard labour.

FREE DELIVERY

This was after the dance hall king also known as, “Don 1” changed his plea of not guilty to guilty.

Dressed in a mauve suit with his blonde haircut, Shatta after mounting the dock raised his hands in the air and said: “My Lord I want to change my plea.”

The court presided over by Mr Emmanuel Essandoh asked: “Are your lawyers aware that you want to change your plea? Shatta Wale responded positively.

The charge was, therefore, re-read to Shatta Wale, and he pleaded guilty.

Read Also: 17 Officers Killed, 4 Chinese Abducted as Boko Haram Strikes Strong

Shatta Wale is said on October 18, 2021, in Accra to have made a publication on social media that he had been shot following a prophecy by an Accra based prophet that he would be shot.

Defence Counsel Mr Samuel Ofori argued that the accused was a first-time offender and he thought he was “playing” and he did not know the serious implication of that.

Mr Ofori said his client regretted his actions and he had also confided in him that ” never again will he do that.”

According to Mr Ofori, Shatta has shown remorse and had also regretted his actions and prayed the court to deal leniently with him.

Read AlsoRivers Policeman Bags Death Sentence for Killing Driver over N100

Mr Jerry Avernorgbo, another counsel of Shatta Wale said his client had set a precedent in the country and that for once he had created a positive vibe in the country.

“Those false prophets will now not go out to make false declarations in the country,” the defence counsel said.

Mr Avernogbo prayed the court to give his client a non-custodial sentence.

Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (DSP) Maxwell Oppong in his words to the court said,” My Lord we leave everything entirely in the hand of the court.”

The court, convicting Shatta Wale noted that the charge preferred against him was a misdemeanor adding that the accused was a first-time offender.

According to the court, Shatta Wale had shown remorse.

Three others standing trial with Shatta Wale had their case adjourned to July 20.

The dance hall king was standing trial with Kojo Owusu Koranteng, aka Nana Dope, Eric Venator, aka Gangee, and Iddrisu Yussif.

The three accused persons had denied the charge of abetment of crime. (GNA)

newswebbs
newswebbshttps://newswebbs.com
New Webbs is an independent online news platform launched with the aim of connecting the world with the latest news on the web.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Latest news

Canada Updates Express Entry Program With New Criteria For 2025

The Canadian Immigration Department has introduced updates to the Express Entry programme for 2025. This new updates will affect skilled...

Niger: Mobile Police Officer Dies Under Suspected Suicide

Kontagora, Niger - A suspected case of suicide of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), has left the residents...

Sources: UK’s AI Ambitions Could Lead To Water Shortages

Industry sources said Sir Keir Starmer's plan to make the UK a "world leader" in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could...

AI Poised to Automate 70% of Computer-Based Jobs: Report

AI, according to a new study, could transform or replace as much as 70 per cent of tasks in...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

SUNU Group Marks Second Anniversary of the Passing of Mr. Pathé DIONE, Founder

Lagos, Nigeria - SUNU Group commemorates second year passing anniversary of its visionary founder, Mr. Pathé DIONE, on Monday...

Lagos State, Origin Tech Group Redefine Food Security with Africa’s Largest Food Hub

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to increasing food security and infrastructure development from its...

Must read

- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

MEN'S FASHION
DEFACTO OFFICIAL STORE