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The Attorney-General has unexpectedly withdrawn charges against Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and one other individual, leading to their discharge by the court in connection with the East Legon accident case.
However, unconfirmed reports indicate that shortly after leaving the courtroom, they were re-arrested under fresh legal circumstances.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, the state informed the court of its decision to drop charges against Amoako, his wife, and the third accused person to allow for further police investigations.
Following this request, the judge formally struck out the charges.
Background
Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and sales assistant Linda Bonsu Bempah were arrested after a tragic accident involving their 16-year-old son in East Legon on October 12, 2024.
The teenager, driving a white Jaguar F-Pace Sport without a valid license, crashed into an Acura utility vehicle, causing it to burst into flames. The accident led to the deaths of two young girls.
Initially, the minor denied charges of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving, and driving without a license. However, he later changed his plea and, in December 2024, was sentenced to six months at the Senior Correctional Center.
As part of his sentence, he was required to report to probation officers every two weeks and sign an undertaking not to drive until he turns 18.
Meanwhile, his parents were fined 500 penalty units each (GH₵6,000) for failing to properly supervise him. Additionally, they were ordered to pay for damages, including an GH₵8,000 light pole destroyed in the accident.
