An Accra Circuit Court has postponed the lawsuit against Elijah Salifu Amoako, General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, his wife Mouha Amoako, and a sales assistant named Linda Bonsu Bempah until February 17.
Following a sad event on October 12, 2024, in which their 16-year-old son, Elrad Amoako, caused a crash in East Legon that killed two 12-year-old girls, the three were charged with permitting an unlicensed child to drive.
The case was adjourned after the state attorney and defense counsel met with Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, the presiding judge, at Monday’s hearing.
Background
Elrad was driving an unlicensed white Jaguar F-Pace Sports SUV when he struck an Acura utility vehicle, which then crashed into a nearby wall.
The two girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh Boateng, were occupants of the Acura when the collision caused a fire that tragically trapped and killed them.
During his older brother Elyon Amoako’s birthday celebration, Linda Bonsu Bempah had given Elrad the key to the car.
According to investigations, Bishop Amoako and his wife have previously permitted their son to drive, even without a license, to the gym and other local venues.
Elrad was sentenced to six months in prison by an Accra Juvenile and Family Court after entering a guilty plea to charges of homicide, recklessly inflicting hurt, risky driving, and driving without a license.
At the Senior Correctional Home, he is currently serving his time in prison.
Bishop Amoako, his spouse Mouha, and Linda Bonsu Bempah have all entered not guilty pleas to the allegations and are currently free on GHC 50,000 bail, each accompanied by two sureties.
According to the prosecution, the trial will remain centered on the three accused’s roles and conduct in relation to the deadly tragedy.
Source: newsthemegh.com