A pastor has been sent to prison for 10 years. The Accra High Court handed down the sentence.
The pastor is 45 years old. He was found guilty of defiling a 15-year-old girl. The court ordered hard labour as part of the sentence.
Judges stated that there was enough evidence to prove the pastor's guilt. This evidence led to his conviction.
The ruling was delivered by the Accra High Court. This court handles serious legal cases in the region.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentence was for an act of defilement. This is a serious crime against a child.
The sentence aims to serve justice for the victim and deter others from committing similar crimes.
This case highlights the legal system's commitment to protecting minors.