A pastor in the Upper West Region has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. He is accused of assaulting a church elder.

The alleged assault happened following a dispute within the church leadership.

The exact date of the incident was not immediately available. It was reported on 2026-04-30.

Authorities have not released the names of the individuals involved.

The Ghana Police Service is continuing its investigation into the matter.

Further details about the dispute and the alleged assault are expected.

The pastor is currently in police custody.

The church elder's condition has not been disclosed.

This incident raises concerns about internal church conflicts.

The Ghana Police Service is handling the legal proceedings.