The Attorney-General has unexpectedly withdrawn the charges against renowned clergyman Bishop Salifu Amoako, his son Mouha Amoako, and another individual. As a result, they were discharged by the court in the East Legon accident case. However, unconfirmed reports indicate that shortly after leaving the courtroom, they were re-arrested under new legal circumstances.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, the state notified the court of its decision to drop the charges against Amoako, his wife, and the third accused individual. This action is intended to allow the police to conduct further investigations and decide on the appropriate next steps. In response to the state’s request, the judge officially dismissed the charges.
Background
Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and Linda Bonsu Bempah, a sales assistant, were arrested following a tragic incident involving their 16-year-old son, who caused a fatal accident in East Legon on October 12, 2024. The incident occurred when the minor, driving a white Jaguar F-Pace Sport without a valid license, collided with an Acura utility vehicle. The impact caused the Acura to catch fire, resulting in the deaths of two young girls.
In December 2024, the teenager was sentenced to six months at the Senior Correctional Center after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Initially, he had denied charges of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving, and driving without a license, but later changed his plea. As part of his sentence, the court ordered him to report to probation officers every two weeks and sign an undertaking to refrain from driving until he turns 18.
In a separate ruling, the teen’s parents were fined 500 penalty units each (equivalent to GH₵6,000) for failing to properly supervise their son. Additionally, they were instructed to cover damages caused by the accident, including a light pole valued at GH₵8,000.
By: Jonathan Adjei
