The General Overseer of the Alive Chapel International Ministry, Bishop Salifu Amoako, has reprimanded his church members who attacked a journalist at the court premises during his arraignment.

In a video posted by Citi FM on X on October 20, 2024, and sighted by GhanaWeb, the man of God cautioned his church members during his Sunday sermon to exercise self-control.

According to him, the knee-jerk reaction of his church members to attack a journalist covering the incident has created more challenges for him and his family, which he described as a shameful act.

“Control yourselves. All the family members of this [sic] self-control. Some of you came to the court to disgrace me. You didn’t think wisely and have added more battles to my battles already...,” excerpts of the 3-minute-long video said.

Bishop Salifu Amoako’s caution to his church members follows the attack on a GH One journalist at the court premises on October 16, 2024.

The journalist sustained injuries with the incident receiving wide condemnation from Ghanaians.

Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and Linda Bempah, a sales assistant were arrested and charged with permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

The High Court in Accra on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, granted bail of ¢50,000 each to Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and Linda Bempah following their arrest on October 15.

His youngest son, 16-year-old Elrad Salifu Amoako was involved in a fatal car crash in East Legon, claiming the lives of two young girls on October 12, 2024.

Elrad Amoako lost control of a Jaguar SUV (GN 7801-20) and collided with a 4×4 Acura vehicle (GR 2542-23) driven by Joseph Ackah.

The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire, resulting in the occupants of the Acura being burnt beyond recognition.

Watch the video below:

EXCLUSIVE: East Legon Accident: Bishop Salifu Amoako reprimands church members for attacks on journalists in court during church service. #CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/CZdyzM0Im2

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