Bishop Salifu Amoako, General Overseer of Alive Chapel International Ministries, has voiced his frustration over the widespread attention surrounding his son’s tragic accident, which claimed the lives of two young girls.

Speaking during a Sunday service on October 20, 2024, Bishop Amoako clarified that the incident was purely accidental, insisting that his son, 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako, had no malicious intent. “It was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to kill anybody. He was involved in a terrible accident. I was not responsible, neither was his mother,” he told his congregation.

The pastor attributed the heightened attention the case has received to his public status. “It’s because of my name that the issue is everywhere. If this car had hit an Okada [motorbike], would anyone mention it? It’s just because of my name. Let’s see what the Lord will do,” he remarked.

Bishop Amoako also urged his congregants to refrain from discussing the accident carelessly. “People don’t know the truth, so Ghanaians talk. The only thing they have is talking. Talk is cheap—don’t go around saying things that add more pain to my life. Stay calm, stay quiet. The case is still in court,” he cautioned.

The tragic accident occurred when Elrad lost control of a Jaguar SUV (GN 7801-20) and collided with a 4×4 Acura (GR 2542-23). Both vehicles caught fire, resulting in the deaths of two girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh, who were burned beyond recognition.

Following the accident, Bishop Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, were arrested on October 15 but were later released on bail, set at ¢50,000 each. A video apology from the bishop to the families of the deceased has since surfaced on social media, receiving mixed reactions.

In memory of the two girls, a vigil was held at the accident site on October 18.