Elrad Amoako, the son of renowned pastor Salifu Amoako, appeared before the Juvenile Court today, Friday, November 1.
The court proceedings addressed the conditions surrounding his remand and outlined specific directives for his custody and care.
The court ordered that Amoako be remanded and instructed him to reappear on November 7 for further proceedings.
To ensure compliance with bail conditions, his Ghanaian and US passports are to be surrendered and deposited at the court by Monday, November 4.
As part of the conditions, the court directed that Amoako undergo a medical review at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on November 4.
This measure is to address any health considerations that may arise while he is in remand.
In the event of any urgent medical issue during the period of remand, the court ordered that he should be taken to the Police Hospital for immediate treatment, ensuring he has access to essential medical care.
Meanwhile, an Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to November 13, the case involving Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, who are facing charges for allowing their unlicensed son, a minor, to drive.
The decision came after a State Attorney, Yaw Acquah, requested a short adjournment to complete investigations and file all necessary disclosures.
During the proceedings, Bishop Amoako’s defence counsel expressed concerns about the circulation of images of their son.
Akosua Adjei Twumwaa, one of the defence attorneys, said that photos of Bishop Amoako’s son undergoing surgery and other related images had been widely disseminated in the media.
The defence argued that it was against the law to display images of a minor without consent and requested that the court issue an order requiring the removal of those images.
Additionally, they sought the court’s direction for the Ghana Police Service and the Police Hospital to comply with this order.
The trial judge, Justice Samuel Bright Acquah, informed the defence counsel that the juvenile involved currently has no case before the court.
As a result, the court found it challenging to issue an order directed at any institution or individual regarding the request for image removal, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
The judge urged the defence counsel to file formal complaints with the police when they appear before a Juvenile Court.
