A 35-year-old man will spend 10 years in prison. He was sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court. The man was found guilty of defiling an 8-year-old girl.
The crime happened in Kpando, a town in the Volta Region. The court handed down the sentence with hard labour.
This was a serious offense under Ghanaian law. The Judicial Service ensures such cases are heard diligently.
The court's decision reflects the seriousness of child abuse in Ghana. It aims to deter others from committing similar crimes.
The sentence was confirmed following a court filing. The details of the filing were presented during the trial.