- Funny Face (Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng) was remanded by the Kasoa Akweley District Court.
- He faces charges of reckless driving after knocking down five people, including two children, on March 24 at Kasoa Kakraba Junction.
- Eyewitnesses claim he appeared intoxicated at the scene.
- Victims are receiving hospital treatment, with one in unstable condition.
- The actor has a history of depression and previously admitted himself to a mental health facility.
- His struggles may be linked to prolonged separation from his children.
- He publicly criticized his children’s mother for restricting access, but Kwaku Manu says Funny Face had access and chose not to visit.
- Vanessa, the children’s mother, reportedly manages the children’s welfare alone as Funny Face no longer contributes financially.
Following his arraignment on Tuesday, actor Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Funny Face, has been remanded by the Kasoa Akweley District Court in the Central Region. He faces charges of reckless driving after reportedly hitting five people over the weekend.
The court ordered that he remain in police custody for two weeks to allow prosecutors sufficient time to carry out investigations. The incident occurred on Sunday night, March 24, at the Kasoa Kakraba Junction, where Funny Face’s vehicle struck five individuals, including two children. Eyewitnesses claimed the actor appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time. While there were no fatalities, the victims are receiving treatment at various hospitals, with one reported to be in unstable condition.
Funny Face has reportedly been battling depression, which he publicly acknowledged after voluntarily admitting himself to a mental health facility. Observers suggest his struggles may be linked to prolonged separation from his children, although it is unclear whether he is experiencing another mental health episode.
In recent weeks, Funny Face had publicly criticized his children’s mother for allegedly restricting his access to the children. However, Kwaku Manu disputed this claim, stating that Funny Face has had full access but chose not to visit. He also noted that Vanessa, the children’s mother, has been managing their welfare alone, as Funny Face reportedly no longer contributes financially to their care.
