ACCRA: Families, friends, and community members gathered in East Legon to hold a vigil for Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, who died in a tragic motor accident. The event, which took place on Friday, October 18, 2024, saw the participation of notable figures including media personality Nana Ama Mcbrown and actor-politician John Dumelo.
According to Ghana Web, the vigil was an emotional affair marked by a flower-laying session and the release of dozens of balloons in memory of the victims. Celebrities like Nana Ama Mcbrown and John Dumelo were in attendance, expressing their condolences to the bereaved families. Mcbrown, dressed in a white and black outfit, shared a video of the vigil with her fans, while Dumelo, the NDC Ayawaso West Wugon Parliamentary Candidate, participated in the event clad in white.
The accident occurred when 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, son of Bishop Salifu Amoako, lost control of a Jaguar SUV and crashed into a 4×4 Acura vehicle. The collision resulted in a fire that claimed the l
ives of the Acura’s occupants, leaving them burned beyond recognition. In the aftermath, the High Court in Accra granted bail to Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and Linda Bempah, who was accused of giving Elrad the car keys.