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EOCO confirms seizure of Lamborghini from Shatta Wale’s home as part of FBI investigation
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has disclosed that it recently conducted a lawful search at a residence in Trassaco Valley Phase 1, Accra, where a 2019 Lamborghini Urus was seized from musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale.
According to a press release signed by the Acting Executive Director of EOCO, the operation was carried out in June this year based on a 2023 request from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the United States Justice Department.
EOCO indicated that the operation was undertaken by its Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), which led to the discovery of the luxury vehicle.
The car was said to be connected to the criminal activities of one Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is currently serving an 86-month sentence in the US for multiple financial crimes.
The release noted that although the Lamborghini was found in Shatta Wale’s possession, it was linked by US authorities to proceeds from Amuah’s criminal enterprise.
EOCO stated that its officers acted professionally during the search, and the seizure was carried out without incident.
EOCO further revealed that Shatta Wale had pleaded with officers not to make the seizure public, arguing that the vehicle formed a significant part of his public image and that its public confiscation could damage his brand.
The musician was therefore allowed to voluntarily surrender the vehicle, which is now in EOCO’s custody.
The Office clarified that it is standard protocol for SARU officers to carry weapons during operations to ensure their safety.
EOCO stated that the FBI and the US Justice Department intend to send a formal Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request to the Government of Ghana for the vehicle to be returned to the United States as part of efforts to recover $4,743,443 in restitution linked to Nana Kwabena Amuah’s case.
The release added that both Shatta Wale and a former senior officer of the National Signal Bureau (NSB) have been classified as persons of interest.
EOCO announced that the two will be invited to assist with ongoing investigations in the coming days.
EOCO indicated that the final investigation report may be shared with the FBI and the US Justice Department as part of continued international cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
By Gordon Wellu
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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