Accra: The rift between Ghanaian Dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, does not seem to be closing anytime soon. The ‘My Level’ singer’s problems with EOCO and Raymond Archer began in 2025 following matters involving his yellow 2019 Lamborghini Urus, which was allegedly implicated in a crime in the United States.
According to Ghana Web, Shatta Wale has publicly called out Raymond Archer several times since his arrest and even before it. Prior to the case, the artiste had taken to social media to accuse EOCO of harassment and profiling. In a series of posts on Facebook on August 5, 2025, Shatta Wale criticized Raymond Archer for allegedly leading an unprovoked armed raid on his house, suggesting that Archer’s actions might cost the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) its seat in government. EOCO, however, clarified in a statement that there was no armed raid and that the Lamborghini Urus had been seized months earlier with Shatta Wale’s consent as part of an investigation.
After his arrest, detainment, and subsequent release by EOCO in late August, Shatta Wale expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders, including EOCO and Raymond Archer. During a live TikTok appearance, he appreciated EOCO staff members for their professionalism, singling out Raymond Archer for his understanding.
A month later, in October 2025, Shatta Wale described Archer as his ‘best friend’ during an interview with Joy Prime. He claimed that the car seizure and his arrest were divinely orchestrated, teaching Ghanaians important lessons about purchasing vehicles.
However, by February 2026, Shatta Wale’s stance shifted again. In an interview with Asempa FM, he demanded an apology from EOCO and Raymond Archer for allegedly tarnishing his brand with the arrest. Shatta Wale expressed frustration over the damage to his image, asserting that EOCO’s actions had led people to believe he had purchased a stolen car. He stated that he would have preferred the issue to be handled quietly, without public attention.