A pastor faces charges of defilement. He is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The young person is a member of his church.
The incident is believed to have happened on the church premises. The Koforidua Circuit Court heard the case.
The court has ordered the pastor to be remanded in custody. This means he will stay in prison while the investigation continues.
The alleged victim is 15 years old. This is a serious crime involving a minor.
Details about the exact date of the alleged defilement have not been fully released by the authorities.
The Ghana Police Service is continuing its investigation into the matter.
The pastor will appear in court again at a later date.