In a poignant appeal for empathy, Bishop Salifu Amoako, the General Overseer of Alive Chapel International Ministry, has called on Ghanaians to extend mercy amid the escalating criticism following his remarks about a tragic accident involving his son and the deceased girls.
“My son attends the same school as the deceased girls. I’m not speaking to take sides; I speak neutrally and I’m begging Ghanaians to have mercy on the man [Salifu],” he said, highlighting his need for compassion during this difficult period. “Since he started his ministry, he has served God in truth, and we plead that every pain and anger that has risen due to the case must be calmed.”
These comments were made after Bishop Amoako received backlash for what many perceived as insensitive statements during a church service on October 20, 2024. In a video shared by CITI FM and widely circulated on social media, he stated, “It was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to go and kill somebody. My son involved himself in a terrible accident. I was not the one who did it. Neither his mother.”
He further justified his comments by asserting, “It is because of my name that is why the thing is going everywhere. If this car had hit an Okada, who is going to mention it? It is just because of my name. So let’s see what the Lord will do.”
Amid the criticism, Amoako conveyed the emotional toll the situation has taken on him, saying, “This past few days, Salifu Amoako has gone through a lot because he has been crying and is going through pain. Let us not persecute and backlash him because of what he has said or what has happened, but rather look at all the years he has served God in truth.”
As the community continues to grapple with the tragedy, the Bishop’s appeal for mercy and understanding has ignited a discussion about accountability and the sensitivities involved in such incidents.