Shatta Wale: Reverend D.Y. Donkoh Appears in Court After Being Arrested Over Doom Prophecy
- Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh made a court appearance days after being apprehended by security personnel over his doom prophecy about Shatta Wale
- The pastor has been hit with a single charge for his actions and pleaded guilty before the judge who presided over the case at the Dansoman Circuit Court
- Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh was subsequently granted a GH¢20k bail with three sureties following his appearance before the court
- YEN.com.gh spoke with Ama Nsroma, a counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, on Reverend Donkoh's legal case over his prophecy about Shatta Wale
Ghanaian pastor Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh has made his first court appearance at the Dansoman Circuit Court after his arrest over the doom prophecy about dancehall musician Shatta Wale.
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According to a report from Angel FM, the pastor, who also doubles as a counsellor, was hit with one charge for peddling falsehoods, to which he pleaded not guilty.
According to an Angel FM correspondent, Reverend D.Y. Donkoh's lawyers pleaded for bail for their client, whom they described as a well-respected man of God who had honoured the police's invitation on multiple occasions throughout the investigations into the matter.
The prosecution also agreed with the defence team's bail request, which was subsequently granted by the judge. The City of Wisdom Centre prophet was handed a GH¢20k bail with three sureties.
Reverend Donkoh's prophecy and arrest
Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh courted controversy on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after he claimed to have had two bad visions about Shatta Wale.
He claimed that the dancehall musician escaped an attempt on his life from some individuals wielding weapons and chasing him in his first vision.
Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh added that Shatta Wale was eventually assassinated by a group of gun-wielding men who ambushed him while he was cruising on the streets inside a luxurious vehicle.
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The prophet's doom prophecy triggered an angry response from the SM boss, who slammed him on social media.
Shatta Wale took a swipe at the former IGP George Akuffo Dampare as he dared the Ghana Police Service to apprehend Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh within a week.
He also threatened to take drastic action against the City of Wisdom Centre pastor if the police ignored his request.
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh was arrested in the evening at his residence.
Shatta Wale later shared footage showing the pastor being escorted by some security personnel upstairs to pick up some needed items before they took him to the police station.
The dancehall musician celebrated the pastor's arrest by stating that the laws in the country were working.
Ama Nsroma speaks on Reverend Donkoh's predicament
Speaking to YEN.com.gh in an interview, Ama Nsroma, counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, spoke on how Reverend D.Y. Donkoh could have handled a prophecy that had the potential to cause fear or panic and how his case could also harm the reputation of the church and its relationship with the public.
She said:
"A man of God must handle sensitive prophecies with wisdom, prayer, and discretion. Prophecies that can cause fear or panic should first be weighed, verified, and shared privately with the concerned party before going public."
"Reverend Donkoh's approach may raise questions about prophetic ethics and could harm the public's trust in the church if seen as sensationalism rather than spiritual guidance."
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Reverend Donkoh begs Shatta over doom prophecy
In another story reported by YEN.com.gh, Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh begged Shatta Wale for forgiveness over the doom prophecy he made about him.
In a press statement, the pastor noted that he only wanted to share the prophecy with the SM boss and not to cause fear and panic in the public space.
Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh took responsibility for his actions and empathised deeply with Shatta Wale and his loved ones.
Source: YEN.com.gh
