The Attorney General’s office has filed fresh charges against Archbishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, his wife Moha Amoako, and a domestic worker following the tragic October 12, 2024, accident at East Legon that claimed the lives of two young girls.
The updated charges come in light of new evidence uncovered during investigations into the incident, where a Jaguar vehicle driven by the couple’s underage son collided with another car, sparking a fatal fire.
The case has been adjourned to January 13, 2025, to allow the State to amend the charges. Initially, the trio was charged with “permitting an unlicensed person to drive,” to which they pleaded not guilty.
Background
On the day of the accident, the Amoako family was celebrating their older son’s 25th birthday at their home. During the festivities, Linda Bempah, an employee of the family, allegedly handed the car keys to their 16-year-old son, fully aware he was unlicensed.
The teenager, accompanied by his friend Prince Tijani, drove the Jaguar along Dzanie Ashie Street in East Legon. At the Mensah Wood Avenue junction, the vehicle collided with the rear of an Acura 4×4. The crash caused both cars to veer off the road, crashing into a fence before catching fire.
Tragically, the occupants of the Acura, 12-year-olds Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh Boateng, were trapped in the wreckage and perished in the blaze.
Investigations revealed that the juvenile had driven the vehicle multiple times before, including to the gym and within the neighbourhood, with the knowledge of his parents.
The State’s decision to amend the charges suggests an intensification of legal efforts to ensure accountability for the devastating loss of lives.
