John Dumelo has commented on the common belief that every household has a ‘black sheep’, emphasising that this shouldn’t lead parents to neglect their responsibility to guide and correct their kids.
His statements come in the wake of the tragic incident involving Archbishop Salifu Amoako’s underage son, whose seemingly ‘reckless’ driving resulted in the deaths of two young girls.
This development has sparked heated discussions online, with some attributing the accident to poor parenting, while others have defended the Archbishop, arguing that every family has its challenges with stubborn children or ‘black sheep’.
But Dumelo has shared his perspective during the funeral of one of the victims, Justine Agbenu.
“Your kid can go wayward one way or the other but it’s your duty and responsibility to straighten up your child. Some people say efie bia Mensa wom and all that. Yes, every house has got a child who is extremely stubborn but you have to keep an eye on your kids. Make sure you don’t surround them with certain things that will propel them to misbehave.”
The actor cum politician, also highlighted the need for infrastructure improvements in East Legon, specifically referencing the road where the accident occurred.
He pointed out that it is the only stretch in the area without speed bumps, which could help prevent similar incidents.
“Driving around the East Legon community, you’d realise most of the roads have speed ramps and that’s the only road that doesn’t. I think as a matter of urgency, speed ramps should be constructed there, not because this happened but because it reduces the kind of speeding people do there,” he added.
Meanwhile, the two young girls who lost their lives in the East Legon accident have been laid to rest.
Maame Dwomoh was buried on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and Justine Agbenu was laid to rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Apology
In light of the tragedy, Archbishop Salifu Amoako issued an apology to the families of the deceased girls.
In an emotional address, he said the days after the incident have been incredibly difficult for him and his family, especially since his 16-year-old son was involved.
In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the Archbishop was seen on his knees, pleading for forgiveness from the victims’ families.
U-turn after apology
During a sermon on Sunday, October 20, 2024, Archbishop Salifu Amoako seemingly changed his tone and stance, expressing frustration with the public’s response.
He defended his son, stating that the accident was a tragic occurrence rather than an intentional act.
He urged Ghanaians to exercise restraint and avoid sensationalising the incident, stating that his son did not commit murder but was involved in a tragic accident.
Background
The CCTV footage from the crash, which occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, revealed the circumstances surrounding the accident that resulted in the deaths of two girls and left three others critically injured.
The footage showed Salifu Amoako’s son, Elrad, speeding toward a junction where he collided with another vehicle, leading to a fire.
Assistant Division Officer (ADO) Alex King Nartey from the Public Affairs Department of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the details of the incident during an interview on Adom FM, stating that the deceased were passengers in the Acura vehicle.
