It was a solemn occasion as Justine Agbenu, one of the girls who tragically died in a motor accident at East Legon, was laid to rest in a heartfelt funeral ceremony.
The burial service, held on October 23, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra, was attended by numerous personalities from various walks of life, all coming to pay their last respects.
Among those present were former Minister for Sanitation Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Lydia Seyram Alhassan, and NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, actor and NDC parliamentary candidate John Dumelo, among others.
Family, friends, and classmates of Justine were in tears as they read tributes and laid wreaths in her memory.
Justine Agbenu and her friend Maame Dwomoh were involved in a fatal car crash on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in East Legon.
This was after the 16-year-old son of Bishop Salifu Amoako rammed his white Jaguar into the Honda Acura the two girls were traveling in.
A candlelight vigil was held for victims on Friday, October 18, at the intersection of Dzane Ashie Street and Mensah Wood Avenue, where the accident occurred.
The aftermath
Following the incident, Archbishop Salifu Amoako and his wife, Mouha Amoako, were arrested on October 15 and later granted bail of ¢50,000 each.
Criticism of the Archbishop intensified after videos of him calling for an end to public commentary on the matter went viral.
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