Media personality Johnnie Hughes has taken a subtle swipe at Shatta Wale following Kofi Boat's guilty plea in a US romance scam case. On October 30, 2026, Hughes shared a video on Facebook of Shatta Wale speaking about the reactions that followed Kofi Boat's troubles. In the clip, Shatta Wale expressed that many people jumped to conclusions and labelled Kofi Boat a scammer, adding that God will judge all of us on earth.
Kofi Boat, whose real name is Isaac Oduro Boateng, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a New York court on October 29, 2026. US prosecutors described him as one of the "chairmen" of a network that stole and laundered more than $100 million from victims. He was arrested in Ghana in a joint operation involving the FBI and was extradited to the US in August 2025.
Shatta Wale, who refers to Kofi Boat as his godfather, had defended him publicly after his arrest. In a TikTok Live in June 2025, the dancehall star broke down in tears and insisted that Kofi Boat was not a scammer. Hughes' post comes days after Kofi Boat's guilty plea, which was confirmed by the US Department of Justice.
In his Facebook post, Hughes quoted Shatta Wale's line, writing, "God ehn, will judge all of us on this earth." Additionally, he made a remark that many saw as a subtle jab, saying, "Meanwhile, as I said before, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, is still in town." At the time of writing, Shatta Wale had not publicly responded to the post.
Kofi Boat now faces a possible prison sentence, with Judge Arun Subramanian of the Southern District of New York set to decide his fate. Conspiracy to commit wire fraud carries a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to the US Department of Justice. Kofi Boat and his co-accused, Pascal, agreed to pay more than $41 million in restitution and the same amount in forfeiture.
The case has garnered significant attention, with many following the developments closely. YEN.com.gh previously reported details of the possible sentence Kofi Boat and Pascal could face after their guilty pleas in the US. Their co-accused, Derrick Van Yeboah, known as Van, was earlier sentenced to 85 months by the same judge.
Johnnie Hughes' post has sparked interest among fans, with many discussing the implications of Kofi Boat's guilty plea and Shatta Wale's previous defense of him. As the situation continues to unfold, fans and followers will be keeping a close eye on any further developments.
Key points
- - Johnnie Hughes subtly jabs Shatta Wale with a video and remark about the FBI. - Kofi Boat pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a US court. - Kofi Boat faces a possible 20-year prison sentence for his role in the romance scam.
