In 2015, Ghanaian musician Kwaw Kese, also known as Emmanuel Kofi Botchwey, faced arrest and subsequent conviction for marijuana possession. He is now contemplating seeking a significant $1 million in compensation, claiming that his arrest was unjust.
In a recent interview with Hitz FM, Kwaw Kese expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment he received from the Ghana Police during the arrest.
He emphasized the lack of evidence supporting the allegations against him, stating, “They don’t have any video to prove it. They don’t have any picture to prove it.” Kwaw Kese believes that he was unfairly treated, especially when compared to the leniency shown to foreigners who violated the same law.
He said, “Ghana police did not treat me right, and these are some of the things that I see that ‘no, the system has not been fair to me.'”
“And another foreign national comes to the country doing the same thing and this time we protect him with police. The same police that were rambo style arresting me, are rambo style protecting somebody. Guarding somebody to do the same thing which is on camera. It’s showing everywhere. And I think if that’s the case then it’s not fair . Ghana has not been fair to me,”he added.
He intends to pursue legal action against the Ghana Police, and he plans to consult with his lawyers to initiate the process. Kwaw Kese highlighted the impact of the arrest on his reputation and career, arguing that it tarnished his public image and restricted his ability to work freely in the music industry.
He stated, “I’m requesting for $1M for Ghana police putting me through that. I’ll let my lawyers follow up with this, but I’m saying these things have dawned on me recently that Ghana has not been fair to me.”
Despite his contributions to Ghanaian music and the joy he brings to people, he feels that the system has not been fair to him. The artist revealed that the arrest had severe repercussions, and he is now seeking compensation for the alleged injustice he faced.
Watch the interview here:
