Police have arrested an Assembly Member. He represents the Effiakuma West electoral area in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality. This happened in the Western Region.
The arrest follows allegations of a serious offense. The Assembly Member is accused of ordering two teenagers to have sex. This was allegedly used as a form of punishment.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation. Details were provided in a police statement.
The two victims are a male and a female teenager. They were allegedly subjected to this punishment by the Assembly Member.
The Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Police Command has taken custody of the suspect. Further details about the timeline of events are being gathered.
Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. They aim to establish the full facts of the case.
The case highlights concerns about the misuse of authority. It also brings attention to the protection of minors.
The investigation is ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes available from the Ghana Police Service.