The son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, Elrad Salifu Amoako, has been remanded into custody following his involvement in a fatal accident at East Legon.
He appeared before the Accra Juvenile and Family Court on Friday, November 1, 2024.
The court addressed the conditions surrounding his remand and outlined specific directives for his custody and care.
In a statement, the police said the 16-year-old suspect has been charged with eight counts including manslaughter.
The court has seized his American and Ghanaian passports, and he is scheduled to reappear on November 7, 2024.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, claimed the lives of two individuals, sparking public outcry and calls for justice.
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Meanwhile, an Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to November 13, the case involving Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, who are facing charges for allowing their unlicensed son, a minor, to drive.
The decision came after a State Attorney, Yaw Acquah, requested a short adjournment to complete investigations and file all necessary disclosures.
During the proceedings, Bishop Amoako’s defence counsel expressed concerns about the circulation of images of their son.
Akosua Adjei Twumwaa, one of the defence attorneys, said that photos of Bishop Amoako’s son undergoing surgery and other related images had been widely disseminated in the media.
The defence argued that it was against the law to display images of a minor without consent and requested that the court issue an order requiring the removal of those images.
Additionally, they sought the court’s direction for the Ghana Police Service and the Police Hospital to comply with this order.
The trial judge, Justice Samuel Bright Acquah, informed the defence counsel that the juvenile involved currently has no case before the court.
As a result, the court found it challenging to issue an order directed at any institution or individual regarding the request for image removal, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
The judge urged the defence counsel to file formal complaints with the police when they appear before a Juvenile Court.