Bishop Salifu Amoako and Wife Arrested Following Fatal East Legon Accident

Accra: Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, have been arrested in connection with a fatal car accident in East Legon that resulted in the deaths of two children. The couple's son, Elrad Salifu Amoako, was reportedly driving the vehicle involved in the crash. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement released by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Police Public Affairs Directorate, confirmed that Bishop Amoako and his wife are currently assisting police with their investigation into the incident. The accident, which occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, involved a Jaguar SUV driven by 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, with one additional occupant, colliding with an Acura vehicle operated by Joseph Ackah, who had four passengers. The collision led to both vehicles catching fire and being burned beyond recognition. Tragically, two 12-year-old passengers in the Acura, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, were killed. Three other passengers were rescued; two of them sustained minor injuries and have since been discharged from the hospital, while the third passenger continues to receive medical care. The police statement disclosed that the driver of the Jaguar and the other occupant were also rescued and are presently under medical treatment. In response to the tragedy, a team from the Police Management Board, headed by Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, visited the family of the deceased to offer condolences and also met with the injured at the hospital. The police have assured the public that a comprehensive investigation is being conducted to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the accident and to provide closure to the affected families.