Shatta Wale Floats Idea of New Political Party: "The Oldies Don’t Listen"
- Shatta Wale has hinted at forming a youth-led political party, expressing frustration with Ghana’s current leadership
- The dancehall artiste believes the older generation has failed to adapt to modern times, especially in technology and governance
- He urged the youth to take charge of the country’s future, sparking conversations online about political change
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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii-Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has sparked discussions about the potential formation of a new political party, emphasising the need for youth-led change in the country's leadership.
In a recent social media post, Shatta Wale expressed frustration with the current state of affairs.
Source: UGC
"I think we need to form our own political party because these oldies are not ready to listen to us in this new world we're living in," he wrote.
The On God hit maker also highlighted the disconnect between the youth and the older generation in leadership positions.
He further cited the rapid advancement of technology and the failure of current political leaders to adapt.
"Technology is at its peak, and we are still living in the past world with the mindsets we did have," he lamented.
According to him, the only way to improve the economy is for the youth to stand up and take charge with a leader who understands the needs of the modern world.
"Until we stand up as youths with a leader, there is no way our economy will improve," he further wrote.
The Ghanaian dancehall artiste made these remarks while responding to a fan's lamentation about the educational system in Ghana.
Read Shatta Wale's X post below:
Shatta Wale's long-standing interest in politics
This is not the first time Shatta Wale has shown interest in politics. In a previous interview, he mentioned his father’s encouragement to venture into politics, citing his confidence and ability to run the Shatta Movement Family and other businesses.
Shatta Wale's father, Mr Mensah, is a renowned politician with strong ties to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
As the boss of the Shatta Movement Family, the dancehall artiste wields significant influence on Ghanaian youth and would be counting on their support if he takes the plunge to venture into politics someday.
Shatta Wales political party suggestion sparks reaction
The post made by Shatta Wale, hinting the possible formation of a new political party has sparked reactions among followers of his X page.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of them below:
@SabineVdL said:
"The generational gap in leadership really shows when you look at how slowly policy adapts to our digital reality. it's fascinating how technology moves so much faster than governance."
@QwabenaDuah also said:
"Well said but the thing is the one willing to stand is what matters and that seems to be the biggest problem of it all."
@BrytAmg commented:
"There is no need to form a political party before you can start helping people. Reasons why Ghana is not moving forward cos everyone is thinking about their selves."
Source: Instagram
EOCO seizes Shatta Wale's Lamborghini Urus
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) raided the house of dancehall music star Shatta Wale to seize his Lamborghini Urus.
In a statement on August 5, 2025, the EOCO indicated that the seized car had been linked to an ongoing FBI case.
The statement, which was released after a complaint by Shatta Wale, added that he had been a person of interest in the case.
Source: YEN.com.gh
