Dancehall superstar Shatta Wale urges young people to back President Mahama

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00:00Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shata Wale has urged his fans to back President John Mahama,

00:07saying his government will help them put money in their pockets.

00:11Performing before a packed stadium at the 2025 President's Cup in Accra, Wale told

00:17fans, from now till the election, support this government.

00:20If you're a youth and you want to see money in your pocket, then support this government.

00:27Others greeted the comments with cheers, but there's also been something of a backlash

00:31from political commentators.

00:34Some accuse Wale of opportunism and currying favour with Mahama.

00:39Others say youth need to make their political decisions based on policies and not on personalities.

00:46After the show, Wale posted a tribute to the President thanking him for his commitment to

00:50empowering the youth.

00:53Mahama began his four-year term in office in January.

00:57It's his second presidential term after assuming office following the death of John Atta Mills

01:02before being elected to a full term in 2012.

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