Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Amy Newman has shared her thoughts on the tragic accident involving Archbishop Salifu Amoako’s son, which claimed two lives.

She specifically commented on the Archbishop's recent defence, in which he stated that his son did not intentionally kill the victims and that it was merely an accident.

Since the incident, there have been widespread calls from Ghanaians seeking justice for the deceased and stiffer punishment for Salifu Amoako and his son.

In response to the backlash, the Archbishop defended his son during a sermon on Sunday, October 20, saying, "It was an accident. My son did not carry a gun to kill anybody."

However, these comments did not sit well with many, including Amy Newman.

During a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz, Newman criticised the decision to allow Amoako to preach that Sunday, citing his emotional distress as a reason for concern.

"He shouldn't have held a microphone that day. He shouldn’t have been allowed by the elders to go to the chapel to preach because he wasn’t emotionally sound. This matter is so sensitive, and I wasn’t even expecting him to preach," she said.

The veteran gospel singer also extended her prayers and condolences to the families of the two girls, hoping for divine strength and comfort during their time of grief.

"We can only pray that God strengthens and comforts the families and parents of the two girls," she added.

Meanwhile, the victims, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh have been laid to rest.

Background

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, a car driven by Archbishop Salifu Amoako's 16-year-old son, Elrad, collided with another vehicle, resulting in fire which led to the deaths of two young girls, Justine Agbenu and Maame Dwomoh.

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