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The 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, Founder and General Overseer of the Alive Chapel International Church, involved in the fatal accident at East Legon in Accra, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment in a senior correctional centre for his role in the accident.
The charges included two counts of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving, and driving without a licence.
The fatal accident occurred in October of this year when the teenager drove his parents’ Jaguar F-Pace Sport, and collided with a black Acura carrying the victims - two preteen girls.
According to prosecutors, the teenager, accompanied by a friend, drove the vehicle to the A&C Mall, where they met two additional friends in separate SUVs.
Together, the group formed a convoy, with the teenager leading in the Jaguar as they drove through the East Legon area, culminating in the devastating crash.
Initially, during proceedings at the Family and Juvenile Court, the teenager pleaded not guilty to all charges. However, he later changed his plea and admitted guilt to the multiple charges, resulting in his sentencing.
The court also addressed conditions for his care and detention during the sentencing process.
In relation to the incident, Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and their sales assistant, Linda Bonsu Prempeh, were arrested.
They were charged with "permitting an unlicensed person to drive" and subsequently granted bail of GH¢50,000 each, with two sureties. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Linda Bonsu Prempeh, accused of providing the teenager with the car keys, was also granted bail on the same terms.
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