Prophet and counsellor D.Y. Donkoh has issued a public apology following his arrest over a prophecy in which he predicted the death of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale.
Donkoh was picked up by police at his residence on the night of Friday, July 25, 2025, after a video of his prophecy—shared widely across social media—sparked public fear and concern.
In the video, the self-proclaimed man of God claimed he had seen a vision in which Shatta Wale was fatally shot in a two-part attack carried out by unknown assailants.
The prophecy triggered a social media uproar and a strong reaction from Shatta Wale, who expressed trauma and outrage over the public revelation. The artiste accused the prophet of using fear to gain attention and demanded his arrest, warning of further action if authorities failed to intervene.
Police swiftly responded and arrested Donkoh later that same day.
In his official apology, Counsellor Donkoh said he believed the prophecy was divinely inspired but stressed that he never intended to cause panic or distress.
“I deeply regret the trauma my message may have caused Shatta Wale and his team. Going forward, I will exercise greater spiritual discretion and sensitivity in the delivery of any such messages,” he said.
He acknowledged the emotional impact of the prophecy and pledged to handle such matters more responsibly in the future.
