The Regional Police Command is investigating a 40-year-old man in connection with a defilement case involving a nine-year-old girl.
The suspect, Pastor Paul Kofi Annan of Chosen Breed Gospel International Ministry, who is also a carpenter residing at Adenta Commandos, was arrested by the Oyarifa District Police on March 17, 2026, following a complaint by the complainant.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who is the stepfather of the victim, had been cohabiting with the complainant since 2023 and formally married her on February 20, 2026.
The victim is reported to have disclosed to her grandfather during a visit to Cape Coast that the suspect subjected her to repeated sexual abuse over a period of about three years, including forcibly having sexual intercourse with her and engaging in other acts of sexual misconduct.
Further investigation revealed that the victim was warned by the suspect that if she were to disclose the ordeal to anyone else, she would be killed.
The suspect was subsequently arrested, cautioned, and is currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public of its commitment to protecting children and urges parents and guardians to promptly report any suspected abuse or threats to the Police for swift intervention.
By paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
