East Legon Disaster: Salifu Amoako’s son was showing off Jaguar F-Pace Sport’s speed while leading convoy of 3 SUVs - Court told

State prosecutors have shared more details about the events that led to the tragic road crash in East Legon, a suburb of Accra, which resulted in the deaths of two 12-year-olds, on October 12, 2024.

According to a report by graphic.com.gh, the prosecution told the court on Friday, November 1, 2024, that the 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, the Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International Church, was showing off the speed of the Jaguar F-Pace Sport when it collided with the black Acura that the victims were driving.

The report indicated that Salifu Amoako’s son drove the white Jaguar with a friend to A&C Mall, where they met additional friends waiting in two SUVs.

The three vehicles formed a convoy, with the accused leading in his mother’s car—the Jaguar—as they drove through the East Legon area.

During the proceedings at the Family and Juvenile Court in Accra on Friday, the 16-year-old boy pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The court remanded him into custody, addressing the conditions surrounding his remand and outlining specific directives for his custody and care.

The court ordered that Amoako’s son be remanded and instructed him to reappear on November 7 for further proceedings.

To ensure compliance with bail conditions, his Ghanaian and US passports are to be surrendered and deposited with the court by Monday, November 4, the report added.

As part of the conditions, the court directed that Amoako undergo a medical review at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on November 4.

This measure is to address any health considerations that may arise while he is in remand.

In the event of any urgent medical issue during the remand period, the court has ordered that he should be taken to the Police Hospital for immediate treatment, ensuring he has access to essential medical care.

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