The Oyarifa District Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with a defilement case involving a nine-year-old girl who is a stepdaughter to the suspect.
The suspect, Pastor Paul Kofi Annan of Chosen Breed Gospel International Ministry, a carpenter residing at Adenta Commandos, was arrested on March 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged by the complainant.
According to a statement issued by the police on March 19, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, a stepfather of the victim, had been cohabiting with the victim’s mother, the complainant since 2023.
He 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 whenever the complainant was not at home.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect threatened to kill the victim if she informs anyone about the sexual acts to prevent her from disclosing the incidents to anyone.
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.
