The Attorney-General has unexpectedly withdrawn charges against Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and another individual involved in the East Legon accident case, leading to their discharge by the court. However, shortly after the court ruling, the trio was re-arrested under new legal circumstances.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, the state informed the court of its decision to drop the charges, allowing for additional investigations by the police to determine the next steps. The judge officially struck out the charges following the state’s request.
The case stems from a tragic incident on October 12, 2024, when the couple’s 16-year-old son, driving a white Jaguar F-Pace Sport without a valid license, collided with an Acura vehicle in East Legon. The impact caused the Acura to catch fire, resulting in the deaths of two young girls.
The teenager, who initially denied multiple charges including manslaughter, dangerous driving, and driving without a license, later pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to six months at the Senior Correctional Center. As part of his sentence, he must report to probation officers bi-weekly and refrain from driving until he turns 18.
In a separate ruling, the teenager’s parents were fined 500 penalty units (GH₵6,000) for failing to properly supervise their son and were instructed to cover damages, including an GH₵8,000 light pole destroyed in the accident.
