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A Family and Juvenile Court in Accra has sentenced the 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, the Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, to six months in a senior correctional centre. The sentence comes after the teenager pleaded guilty to eight charges, including two counts of manslaughter, following a high-speed road crash at East Legon that tragically claimed the lives of two young children.
The court’s decision has drawn nationwide attention, reigniting discussions about road safety, accountability, and the role of parents in preventing such tragedies.
Genesis of the Incident
The accident occurred when the teenager reportedly took his mother’s Jaguar F-Pace Sport on a high-speed joyride through the East Legon area, accompanied by a friend. According to the police, he drove recklessly in a convoy of three vehicles, with the Jaguar leading two SUVs driven by friends.
Eyewitness accounts and police reports revealed that the teenager had taken the car to the A&C Mall earlier in the day to meet friends. The vehicles, forming the convoy, later sped through the streets, displaying dangerous driving behavior.
The tragic moment unfolded when the Jaguar collided with a black Acura that was carrying two preteens. Both children succumbed to their injuries, leaving their families devastated and the community in mourning.
Legal Proceedings
Initially, the 16-year-old denied all charges when he first appeared at the Family and Juvenile Court. However, as the case progressed, he pleaded guilty to eight of the charges leveled against him.
Before his sentencing, he had been remanded to the Osu Correctional Centre for the duration of the trial. The court emphasized the need for reform and rehabilitation while delivering its judgment.
Implications for the Family
Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and their sales assistant, Linda Bonsu Prempeh, were also implicated in the case. They were arrested and charged with permitting an unlicensed minor to drive.
The Accra Circuit Court granted all three individuals bail at GH¢50,000 each with two sureties. During their court appearance in October, they pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Linda Bonsu Prempeh, who allegedly handed the car key to the teenager, has also been at the centre of the controversy. Her involvement has drawn criticism, with many questioning the lapses in responsibility that led to the tragedy.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
