East Legon Accident: Trial of Bishop Amoako, wife adjourned to February 17
The case against Elijah Salifu Amoako, General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and a sales assistant, Linda Bonsu Bempah, has been adjourned to 17 February by an Accra Circuit Court. The three were charged with allowing an unlicensed minor to drive after a tragic accident on 12 October 2024, involving their […] The post East Legon Accident: Trial of Bishop Amoako, wife adjourned to February 17 appeared first on MyNewsGh.
The case against Elijah Salifu Amoako, General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and a sales assistant, Linda Bonsu Bempah, has been adjourned to 17 February by an Accra Circuit Court.
The three were charged with allowing an unlicensed minor to drive after a tragic accident on 12 October 2024, involving their 16-year-old son, Elrad Amoako, who caused a crash in East Legon that claimed the lives of two 12-year-old girls.
During Monday’s hearing, the defence counsel and state attorney met with the presiding judge, Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, leading to the case’s adjournment.
According to court records, Elrad was driving a white Jaguar F-Pace Sports SUV without a license when he collided with an Acura utility vehicle, causing both vehicles to crash into a nearby wall. The collision resulted in a fire that tragically trapped and killed the two girls, identified as Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh Boateng, who were occupants of the Acura.
Elrad had been handed the vehicle’s key by Linda Bonsu Bempah during his elder brother Elyon Amoako’s birthday celebration. Investigations revealed that both Bishop Amoako and his wife had previously allowed their son to drive to the gym and other nearby locations, despite him being unlicensed.
Elrad, who pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving, and driving without a license, has been sentenced to six months in prison by an Accra Juvenile and Family Court. He is currently serving his sentence at the Senior Correctional Home.
Meanwhile, Bishop Amoako, his wife Mouha, and Linda Bonsu Bempah have all pleaded not guilty to the charges and are out on bail of GHC 50,000 each, with two sureties each.
The prosecution has indicated that the trial will continue to focus on the actions and responsibilities of the three accused in connection with the fatal accident.
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