Ghanaian rapper Showboy has denied claims that he was arrested for blackmailing music promoter Davido GH, clarifying that police attempted to detain him over alleged publication of false news.
The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. UTC on January 30, when videos circulating online showed Showboy in a tense standoff with officers who had entered his residence.
In the footage, Showboy can be heard shouting, “Leave my house,” while questioning the officers’ authority and demanding proper documentation before complying. Later clips showed him defiant in a car, although the police had yet to release an official statement.
Responding to reports about his arrest, Showboy said, “It is never true that they came to arrest me for blackmail.
Seven police officers came to arrest me for ‘publication of false news.’ My lawyer asked them what news I published that was false, and they could not provide an answer. I told them to go to a judge; if the judge believes their claim, then a warrant would be issued. No warrant, no arrest.”
The incident has sparked online debate, with critics questioning the police action and raising concerns about freedom of expression and due process in Ghana.
