Reports have alleged that Archbishop Salifu Amoako and his family took a step to visit the families of the two victims who died in a car crash involving his son, but they were reportedly asked to leave.
Joy News broadcaster Benjamin Akakpo shared this information, indicating he heard about the situation beforehand.
“I heard he went to the houses of the two victims and was sacked. Indeed, there will be pain. Some of these things should be understandable.
“Also, I don’t want to go into parenting because I don’t have the full details so let’s leave it there,” he stated during a discussion on Joy News’ AM show.
Another presenter from GHPage TV confirmed the development, saying,
“Do you know that Salifu Amoako and his entourage went to the house of the victims and they were sacked like fowls? I tell you the honest truth, I have the audio, and I’ll play it for you to listen. The families are not some bunches of ‘walkovers’, I heard one of the girls who died is even a US citizen,” he stated.
Meanwhile, netizens are divided over the situation. Some have called for Salifu Amoako and his son to face consequences for their actions, while others urge that the case be treated with compassion and leniency.
Apology
In light of the tragedy, Archbishop Salifu Amoako issued an apology to the families of the deceased girls.
In an emotional address, he said the days after the incident have been incredibly difficult for him and his family, especially since his 16-year-old son was involved.
In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the Archbishop was seen on his knees, pleading for forgiveness from the victims’ families.
U-turn after apology
During a sermon on Sunday, October 20, 2024, Archbishop Salifu Amoako seemingly changed his tone and stance, expressing frustration with the public’s response.
He defended his son, stating that the accident was a tragic occurrence rather than an intentional act.
He urged Ghanaians to exercise restraint and avoid sensationalising the incident, stating that his son did not commit murder but was involved in a tragic accident.
Background
The CCTV footage from the crash, which occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, revealed the circumstances surrounding the accident that resulted in the deaths of two girls and left three others critically injured.
The footage showed Salifu Amoako’s son, Elrad, speeding toward a junction where he collided with another vehicle, leading to a fire.
Assistant Division Officer (ADO) Alex King Nartey from the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the details of the incident during an interview on Adom FM, stating that the deceased were passengers in the Acura vehicle.
the incident during an interview on Adom FM, stating that the deceased were passengers in the Acura vehicle.
Source: Ghanaweb