Salifu Amoako Preaches After East Legon Accident: "My Son Didn't Carry A Gun To Kill Somebody"

• Two teenagers lost their lives in a crash in East Legon involving Prophet Salifu Amoako's 16-year-old son
• The accident led to the arrest of the renowned preacher, his wife, and another person linked to the family
• An excerpt of Bishop Amoako's first church sermon after they made bail has surfaced on social media

Ghanaian preacher Prophet Salifu Amoako has shared some biting remarks about his son's accident that led to the death of two teenagers in East Legon.

During a church service on October 20, 2024, the renowned preacher reacted to the heavy criticism he had endured since the crash on October 12, 2024.

In the sermon, the preacher claimed the frenzy surrounding the crash was due to his reputation as one of the country's most revered religious leaders.

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Bishop Amoako also maintained that the East Legon crash was an accident and defended himself and his wife amid calls for them to be jailed.

"My son did not carry a gun to go and kill somebody. He involved himself in a terrible accident. I'm not the one who did it, and neither is his mother. But it is because of my name that this thing is going everywhere. If this car hit an okada, who is going to mention it? It is because of my name so let's see what the Lord will do."

Prophet Salifu Amoako's sermon has gained significant traction on social media as netizens reacted to his remarks.

In the sermon, he also condemned his church members' attacks on the media during a court session after the accident.

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Ghanaians react to Salifo Amoako's sermon

YEN.com.gh has gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Salifu Amoako's remarks about the East Legon accident.

Nana K Fway noted:

"U shouldn't have spoken koraaa. All you need is still apologize . If we're him, I. Always always always apologize anytime I hold the myk. No explanation. Apostle. No reply to the critics , no reply to any insult. Just dey geee and continue to apologize."

Osofo Suro Daakye wrote:

"Very irresponsible statement from wee smoker who makes himself man of God."

Nana K Fway said:

"U shouldn't have spoken koraaa. All you need is still apologize . If we're him, I. Always always always apologize anytime I hold the myk. No explanation. Apostle. No reply to the critics , no reply to any insult. Just dey geee and continue to apologize."

McBrown and John Dumelo mourn crash victims

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that Ghanaians continue to mourn the passing of the two young girls who died in the East Legon accident.

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Several stars like Nana Ama McBrown and John Dumelo attended a vigil attended by family, friends, and Ghanaians to honour the girls' memory.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh