In a surprising turn of events, the Attorney-General has dropped charges against prominent clergyman Bishop Salifu Amoako, Mouha Amoako, and another individual believed to be his maid, resulting in their release from the court in the East Legon accident case.

However, there are unverified reports indicating that they were promptly re-arrested under new legal grounds as soon as they exited the courthouse. The reasons for the abrupt withdrawal of charges and the immediate re-arrest are still shrouded in mystery.

Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako, his son's mother, Mouha Amoako, and a sales assistant named Linda Bonsu Bempah were arrested because of a terrible accident caused by their 16-year-old son in East Legon on October 12, 2024.

The teenager was driving a white Jaguar F-Space Sports without a license when he hit an Acura utility vehicle. The Acura caught fire, and two young girls sadly died as a result.

In December 2024, the court sentenced the son to six months in the Senior Correctional Center for causing the deaths of the two people.

At first, the boy said he was not guilty of manslaughter, causing harm by being careless, dangerous driving, and driving without a license. But he later admitted he was guilty, which led to his conviction.

As part of his punishment, the teenager must report to probation officers every two weeks and sign a promise not to drive until he turns 18.

Separately, the court fined his parents 500 penalty units each (about GHc 6,000) for not supervising him properly. They also have to pay for the damages caused by the accident, including a light pole worth GHc 8,000.