An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a pastor to prison. The pastor is 45 years old.
He received a sentence of 15 years with hard labour. This was for the crime of defiling a young girl. The girl was 7 years old.
The court heard the case over a period of time. It found the pastor guilty of the charge. The charge was defilement.
This serious crime involves violating a child. The legal system aims to protect children.
The sentence reflects the gravity of the offense. It sends a message about the consequences of such actions.
The Accra Circuit Court handled the prosecution. The Judicial Service oversees court proceedings.