Ghanaian business mogul and music investor Nana Yaw Duodu, popularly known as Dr Sledge, has become the focus of social media discussions following reports of his arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OPS) in connection with ongoing corruption-related investigations.
Following his alleged arrest, a video of the music investor, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Goldridge Refinery Limited, has resurfaced online.
The clip is from Shatta Wale’s “Reign” album concert.
It may be recalled that in 2019, Shatta Wale held one of his highly anticipated concerts in Ghana, where he officially launched the “Reign” album.
In a video captured by GhanaWeb during the event, Dr Sledge, who was present, purchased the first copy of Shatta Wale’s album for GH¢150,000.
During his performance, Shatta Wale announced that he wanted a fan to buy the first copy of the album for GH¢100,000.
“Have you seen these CDs I am holding? How do I make Ghanaians aware that the reason why Shatta Wale can buy houses and cars in Ghana… If you people love me, I want someone to buy one of these CDs for GH¢100,000. I am waiting for the people,” Shatta Wale said.
Minutes after the announcement, Dr Sledge and his wife, Amadia, pledged to purchase the first CD for GH¢150,000 instead of the initial GH¢100,000.
“Yes, I am buying the first CD. I know the CD is going for GH¢100,000, but Shatta Wale deserves more than GH¢100,000, so my wife and I want to give him GH¢150,000,” Dr Sledge stated.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Dr Sledge was arrested over suspected corruption and related offences linked to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), particularly in the management of its gold trade program.
OSP arrests prominent businessman Dr Sledge
According to the reports, the state lost over US$94 million due to Goldridge’s failure to honour its obligations in trade transactions under the Gold-for-Forex and Gold-for-Oil initiatives.
Dr Sledge was reportedly detained after failing to meet bail conditions.
Watch the video below:
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