‘It was an accident; my son did not carry a gun to kill anybody’ – Salifu Amoako

Bishop Salifu Amoako, a prominent religious leader and father of the 16-year-old boy involved in the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two young girls in East Legon on Saturday, October 12, 2024, has called for an end to public discussions surrounding the incident.

The accident, which led to the gory demise of the girls, has gained significant public attention.

Addressing his congregation at Alive Chapel International on Sunday, October 20, Bishop Amoako defended his son, emphasising that the accident was an unfortunate event rather than an intentional act of violence.

He urged Ghanaians to show restraint and stop sensationalizing the tragedy.

Bishop Amoako expressed deep frustration with the public’s reaction, stating that his son did not commit murder, but was involved in an unforeseen and tragic accident.

He also pointed out that accidents, while devastating, are not crimes, and urged the public to approach the situation with empathy.

He further stressed that the ongoing public outcry was only adding to the pain his family is enduring.

The bishop urged Ghanaians to allow the legal process to take its course and stop making premature judgments about the situation.

“It was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to kill anybody. He involved himself in a terrible accident, and I am not the one who did it, nor his mother. It is my name, that is why people are talking, he stated.

Bishop Salifu Amoako further expressed his belief that the intense public scrutiny surrounding the accident was largely due to his social status.

He suggested that had it not been for his prominence, the incident may not have attracted the same level of attention and outrage.

Despite this, the bishop urged the public to focus on the facts and allow the legal process to unfold without unnecessary speculation.

He emphasised that his son should be viewed as any other individual involved in an unfortunate accident, rather than through the lens of his father’s status.

“If this was an Okada [motorcycle] accident, who would mention it? It is just because it is my name, so keep quiet and let’s see what the Lord will do.”