A 35-year-old driver has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by a circuit court in Accra. The court found him guilty of defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Evidence presented to the court showed the abuse occurred over a period of months. The girl was 13 years old when the offences began.
The judicial service confirmed the sentence was handed down on May 5, 2026. The driver's identity has not been released.
This conviction falls under the Juvenile Justice Act. The law protects children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
The sentence aims to punish the offender and deter others. It also emphasizes the court's commitment to protecting minors.