The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, the parents of Elrad Amoako, whose actions led to a crash that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in East Legon, Greater Accra Region.
The couple, arrested on Tuesday, October 15, was charged with permitting an unlicensed person to drive. Additionally, a third accused, Linda Bempah, a sales assistant at Lilo Stitches, was also granted bail.
During the court proceedings on Wednesday, October 16, the prosecution outlined that the parents admitted to allowing their son, Elrad, to drive their vehicle to the gym and other locations.
It was revealed in court that the keys to the Jaguar car, owned by Mouha Amoako, were given to Elrad by Linda Bempah, further complicating the case.
The defense lawyers for the accused requested bail, emphasising their clients’ stable living situations, gainful employment, and their strong ties to the community.
They argued that the accused posed no risk of reoffending or interfering with ongoing investigations, suggesting that their intentions were not to commit another offense while on bail.
While the prosecution did not oppose the bail application, it did call for stringent bail conditions, highlighting the seriousness of the charges.
The judge ultimately considered the arguments from both sides and set bail at ¢50,000 for each of the accused.
In granting bail, the court underscored the importance of ensuring that the accused remain accessible for trial.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
