Pastor Elisha Salifu Amoako, founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and Linda Bonsu Bempah appeared in court today, Wednesday, October 30 following their release on bail two weeks ago.
The trio faces charges for allegedly allowing Pastor Amoako’s son, Elrad Salifu Amoako, to drive a white Jaguar F-Pace Sport (registration number GN 7801-20) without a valid license on October 12, 2024, around 5:30 PM in East Legon.
Charged under Regulation 42 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180), the defendants are accused of “permitting an unlicensed person to drive.”
During the session, State Attorney Yaw Acquah requested an extension to finalize investigations and file necessary disclosures.
Akosua Adjei Twumwaa, representing the first two defendants, raised concerns about the circulation of images of the juvenile, Elrad Salifu Amoako, including sensitive photos from a recent medical procedure. Citing the Juvenile Act of 2003, which prohibits the release of juvenile information in legal matters, Twumwaa requested an order to delete the images and halt further sharing.
State Attorney Acquah agreed on the need for juvenile confidentiality but questioned the practicality of enforcing such an order, advising that any violations be reported to the police under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Judge Samuel Bright Acquah acknowledged the concerns but noted that juvenile cases fall outside his jurisdiction and suggested the case be directed to a juvenile court.
He advised that any complaints regarding confidentiality breaches should be reported to the police, including concerns about access at the police hospital and media involvement.
The case has been adjourned to November 13, 2024.
