Security and fraud expert, Richard Kumadoe, has suggested that the constitutional 48-hour rule may not necessarily shield dancehall star Shatta Wale from extended detention as investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) unfold.
Kumadoe explained that EOCO is legally empowered to seek extra time from the courts if investigators believe the musician has more questions to answer. He noted that although charges are generally bailable, bail conditions can still prolong detention. For instance, he said the artiste could remain in custody if EOCO convinces the court of the need for further questioning, or if bail is granted but the conditions are not immediately met.
Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, under Article 14(3), guarantees that a person must be brought before a court within 48 hours of arrest unless released, a safeguard designed to protect individual freedoms and prevent arbitrary detention. But Kumadoe emphasized that this protection is not absolute; detention may lawfully extend if a court is satisfied that investigators have reasonable grounds.
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The consultant further warned that the probe may not be limited to the luxury car at the center of the controversy. While speaking on Yen Nsempa on Onua FM, he cautioned that investigators often pursue multiple leads, and what appears to be a single-issue case could widen significantly.
Kumadoe also advised Shatta Wale to handle the situation carefully, urging him to avoid rash social media commentary or confrontational behavior. He outlined three key rules for anyone under investigation: never attempt to dictate to investigators, avoid unusual or aggressive conduct, and remain silent to avoid self-incrimination.
Watch his statement below.
