Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has revealed that he could contest a parliamentary seat in Ablekuma if residents call on him to serve.
Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, March 11, Shatta Wale said he would only enter politics if there is a genuine demand from the people of Ablekuma. According to Shatta Wale, leadership should come from the will of the people rather than personal ambition.
“I love Ghana so much. If the people of Ablekuma call me, I will definitely go,” Shatta Wale said.
However, Shatta Wale emphasized that he would not force himself into the political space simply because of his popularity or financial strength.
The award-winning musician explained that he recently reflected deeply on leadership after watching a series about the biblical figure Moses, which reminded him that leadership sometimes begins when people call someone to serve.
According to Shatta Wale, that lesson made him realize that leadership should come as a response to the needs of the people.
“If the people call for it, I can stand out boldly. But I don’t want to enter people’s business myself,” Shatta Wale added.
Despite his openness to the idea, Shatta Wale stressed that he would not align himself with any political party if he decides to contest.
Instead, Shatta Wale says he would run as an independent candidate should the people of Ablekuma ask him to represent them in Parliament.
