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In a surprising turn of events, the Attorney-General has withdrawn charges against Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and a third individual, Linda Bonsu Bempah, in connection with the East Legon accident case. Following this decision, the court officially discharged them.
However, unconfirmed reports suggest that shortly after leaving the courtroom, the trio was re-arrested under fresh legal circumstances.
State Drops Charges to Allow Further Investigations
On Monday, February 17, 2025, state prosecutors informed the court of their decision to discontinue the case against Bishop Amoako, his wife, and the third accused person.
The Attorney-General explained that the move was necessary to allow the police to conduct further investigations and determine the appropriate legal steps moving forward.
Following this request, the judge struck out the charges, effectively setting the accused persons free—at least for the moment.
Background: The East Legon Accident Case
The case stems from a tragic accident that occurred on October 12, 2024, in East Legon, involving the 16-year-old son of Bishop Amoako.
The teenager, who was driving a white Jaguar F-Pace Sport without a valid license, collided with an Acura utility vehicle. The impact caused the Acura to burst into flames, leading to the deaths of two young girls.
Teenager’s Conviction and Sentencing
Following the accident, the teenager was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including:
Manslaughter
Negligently causing harm
Dangerous driving
Driving without a license
Initially, he pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea to guilty. In December 2024, the court sentenced him to six months at the Senior Correctional Center after he admitted to manslaughter.
As part of his sentence, he was required to:
Report to probation officers every two weeks.
Sign an undertaking not to drive until he turns 18.
Parents Held Responsible and Fined
The court also found Bishop Amoako and his wife responsible for failing to properly supervise their son.
As a result, the couple was:
Fined 500 penalty units each (GH₵6,000).
Ordered to pay for damages caused by the accident, including an GH₵8,000 light pole.
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