Bishop Salifu Amoako, the leader of Alive Chapel International Ministries, has expressed his discontent with the overwhelming media focus on his son’s recent accident. During a Sunday service on October 20, 2024, he emphasized that the incident was entirely an accident and involved no intention to harm anyone.
“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,” Bishop Amoako stated strongly in a video posted on X by CITI FM and seen by GhanaWeb.
The unfortunate event occurred when 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako lost control of a Jaguar SUV, crashing into a 4×4 Acura vehicle. The collision resulted in a fire that tragically took the lives of two young girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh. Bishop Amoako linked the incident’s widespread attention to his own fame, noting, “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.”
In response to the tragedy, the Bishop called on his church members to avoid engaging in conversations that might deepen the sorrow surrounding the accident. “People don’t know the truth so Ghanaians talk. The only thing they have is talking. Did you hear what I said? Ghana here, they don’t have anything, the only thing they have is talking. Talk is cheap, don’t go and say things to add more pain to my life. Stay calm, stay quiet, the case is still in court,” he cautioned.
After the accident, both Bishop Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, were arrested on October 15 but were later released on bail of ¢50,000 each. A video of the Bishop expressing his condolences to the families of the victims circulated online, prompting mixed reactions from viewers.
On October 18, a vigil was held at the accident site to remember the two girls whose lives were tragically ended. As the legal proceedings continue, the Bishop is seeking understanding and compassion from the community during this difficult period.