A pastor has been ordered to stay in police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. He faces charges of defiling a 16-year-old girl.
The alleged incident took place at the pastor's church.
Court documents indicate the girl was 16 years old at the time of the alleged offence.
The specific date of the alleged defilement has not been fully detailed in court filings.
Legal proceedings are underway to address the serious allegations.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for the case.
The pastor's lawyer is expected to present a defence.
This case falls under the jurisdiction of Ghana's judiciary.