Medikal Speaks After Shatta Wale’s Release From EOCO Custody, Gets Backlash From Fans

• Ghanaian rapper, Medikal, has broken his silence about Shatta Wale's recent detention and release from EOCO
• The rapper was missing in action when the embattled musician's close associates gathered at the EOCO headquarters to demand his release
• The rapper's tweet in support of his friend has attracted endless comments criticising him for not showing him enough solidarity

Medikal has courted significant attention online as netizens question why he was absent while his close friend Shatta Wale battled for his freedom.

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) saw an upheaval at its headquarters in Accra. Fans stormed the security premises in their numbers following the news that Shatta Wale had been detained the night prior.

Shatta Wale was detained in connection with several criminal investigations, with detectives probing his alleged involvement in money laundering and tax evasion.

Before he was detained, EOCO confiscated Shatta Wale's 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which has been linked to an FBI case in which Shatta Wale and a former officer of the National Signals Bureau are persons of interest.

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Hundreds of die-hard fans, some wielding weapons, picketed at EOCO's headquarters, demanding Shatta Wale's release.

Some of the dancehall superstar's close associates, including his management team members Sammy Flex and Leslie Quaynor (CEO of the now-defunct Fantasy Dome), were seen at the EOCO headquarters, ensuring that Shatta Wale meets his bail conditions.

Industry pals like Bullet of Rufftown Records and Captan were also present.

Medikal, who many expected to see at the security premises, was missing in action. The rapper, who is considered Shatta Wale's best friend, only shared a post at 6:13 pm, about the same time he was released.

It's unclear if the rapper was helping the Free Shatta Wale movement behind the scenes.

Many fans who were unsettled by Medikal's absence took to social media to express their thoughts.

Post from Medikal after Shatta Wale's release

Netizens chastise Medikal after Shatta Wale's release

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YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.

@ZenniRMFC said:

"Why you no go the EOCO office to support him?"

@ghosttweetor wrote:

"If Wale sacks you right now, where you go get Rolls Royce inside sit for pictures again?"

@SamTuga44 noted:

"You made a smart move by not showing up at the EOCO office today, but instead putting things in place low-key; otherwise, you would have been their next target."

@_mrahenkorah commented:

"This post is not from your heart."

@batu_manuel noted:

"Why are you all asking MDK to go to the EOCO Office.... There must be a reason he wasn't present there. Who knows if he was busy the whole day? 🤔"

@QuameBurner noted:

"I know you were not there, but you were helping behind the scenes. God bless you. Medikal 😮‍💨🤞💯"

Shatta Wale speaks after EOCO release

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale had spoken following his release by EOCO after spending over 24 hours in custody.

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Shatta Wale released from EOCO's custody after detention, video

Following his release, Shatta Wale took to TikTok Live to address his EOCO saga.

He expressed his gratitude to the multitude of Shatta Movement members who stormed the EOCO office to protest his detainment.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh