A social media influencer, EmpressPapa A-Amigos, has publicly challenged statements by the Ghana Police Service regarding the custody status of Prophet Salifu Amoako’s son, who is currently facing charges stemming from a fatal accident in East Legon.
In a strong rebuttal to police assertions in a Facebook post, EmpressPapa claimed to have evidence of his visit to the Boys Remand Home in Accra, questioning whether his statements are indeed misleading.
"I have evidence to show I was there, and we will see if I am misleading the Public," he stated on his Facebook page, underscoring her credentials as a state-trained social worker since 1989.
According to EmpressPapa, children in conflict with the law are required to be held at the Boys Remand Home. However, during his recent visit, he noted there was no sign of Salifu’s son, casting doubt on police reports.
"So which Remand Home is Salifu's son? Because the doors of the Remand Home were open when I checked today. No boy has been received," he emphasized.
The Ghana Police Service, however, issued a prior statement refuting the claim, asserting that the 16-year-old suspect had been detained at the Osu Correctional Centre following a Juvenile Court order on November 1, 2024. The police labeled his posts as misinformation, warning that spreading such information violates Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which addresses the dissemination of false information.
They pointed to two social media accounts, "prisywanlov1" on TikTok and "EmpressPapa A-Amigos" on Facebook, as the sources spreading these allegations.
In response, EmpressPapa reiterated his position: "I made this post a day ago... Evidence is everything. I was at the Remand Home, and I stand by my statement. I have evidence to show I was there."
He highlighted his background as a social development specialist and investigative journalist, expressing his commitment to revealing the truth.
Background:
The tragic accident in East Legon involves the 16-year-old son of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, who now faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and dangerous driving.
Prosecutors allege that on October 12, 2024, the teenager took his mother’s Jaguar during a family gathering and, despite being unlicensed, drove the vehicle, joining a convoy of SUVs. While speeding down Dzane-Ashie Road, he reportedly lost control, colliding with a Honda Acura carrying two 12-year-old girls.
The impact sent both vehicles across the road and into a wall, causing an electric pole to fall and ignite a fire. Bystanders attempted to put out the flames, but two girls in the Acura tragically lost their lives. The driver and two other passengers escaped the blaze, but the deaths have left the community grieving and calling for accountability.
Following his court appearance, the teenager was ordered to surrender his passports, with further proceedings set for November 7. This high-profile case has spurred intense public scrutiny, as prosecutors contend that the family allowed him access to vehicles despite his age and lack of a license, sparking broader conversations on road safety and juvenile justice in Ghana.
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The teenager took his mother’s Jaguar during a family gathering