In a dramatic turn of events, the Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, and his wife Mouha Amoako have been re-arrested despite their earlier release in a case involving their teenage son.
According to a report by GHOne TV, the Attorney General on Monday, February 17, 2025, dropped charges against the couple and another person, acquitting them of the charge that they allowed their 16-year-old son to drive their vehicle without a driver’s license.
The couple’s legal relief was short-lived, however, as they were immediately re-arrested moments after leaving court on Monday.
The Tragic Accident That Led to a Trial
The case against the Amoakos stems from a horrific accident that occurred in East Legon, Accra, in which two teenagers died. Their 16-year-old son, who was driving a Jaguar F-Pace Sport, was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter and six other charges.
On December 19, 2024, he was sentenced to six months in a senior citizen’s center after pleading guilty in court.
Reports indicate that the tragic accident was the result of reckless driving. According to prosecutors, the teenager was speeding in his Jaguar when he lost control and collided with a black Acura with the victims.
Incident Details
On the day of the accident, Salifu Amoako’s son and his friend allegedly drove a white Jaguar belonging to his mother to the A&C Mall, where they met other friends waiting in two SUVs.
Three vehicles allegedly formed a convoy, with the accused teenager driving his mother’s Jaguar. Witnesses say the young driver was speeding through the East Legon area when the devastating collision occurred.
Trials and interim bail
Prior to the verdict, the Family and Youth Court remanded the teenager to the Osu Correctional Facility, where he was detained while prosecutors built a case against him.
During the trial, the 16-year-old initially pleaded not guilty. However, after legal arguments and a review of the evidence, he later changed his plea to guilty.
Bishop Salifu Amoako, Mouha Amoako and Linda Bonsu Prempeh, a sales assistant, were also arrested and charged in the accident. They were charged with “allowing a person without a driving license to drive a vehicle”.
When they first appeared at the Accra District Court on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, all three pleaded not guilty.
However, the court granted them bail:
Bishop Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako were granted bail of GH¢50,000 in two sureties.
Linda Bonsu Prempeh, who is accused of giving the teenager a car key, was also granted bail on the same terms.
Unexpected re-arrest raises questions
Despite the charges being dropped by the Attorney General, the sudden re-arrest of Bishop Amoako and his wife has raised many unanswered questions.
What new evidence led to this unexpected development? Could the couple face more legal consequences?
As the case continues to unfold, the public remains curious about how the legal system will handle this high-profile incident involving a prominent religious leader and a tragic accident that shocked the country.
For now, the couple are back in police custody, and Ghanaians will be watching closely to see what happens next.
