A 65-year-old chief has been put before the Koforidua Circuit Court for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 15-year-old girl at Mpanmu near Dedeso.
The chief, Mark Koranteng, Dademantse of Mpanmu, a farming community was arrested by the Begoro Police in the Eastern Region after the parents of the victim made a formal complaint to the police.
According to the parents, they observed some physical changes and signs of pregnancy on the victim.
They told the police, in February this year, the accused who used to call the victim “my wife” sent someone to call her for him for an errand but took advantage to have sexual intercourse with her.
They alleged that the victim said the chief again had sexual intercourse with her the same month.
They made an official report to the Begoro Police where the case was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) at the Regional Police Headquarters in Koforidua.
The Medical Doctor who endorsed the medical report form issued to the victim stated that “pregnancy has been confirmed with a urine pregnancy test. Abnormal examination reveals palpable uterus up to umbilicus which is mildly tender “.
The Chief was subsequently arrested and during his caution statement admitted inviting the victim to his house twice to give her money but never slept with her.
He has however been granted bail by the Koforidua Circuit court to reappear on July 27, 2021, according to the Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Bernard Annor.
Latest Stories
-
MP who allegedly bribed EC agents must be arrested – Mustapha Gbande
49 mins -
NPP’s Kwabena Boateng leading in Ejisu by-election
2 hours -
Dominic Obour: Beware of rented media and socio-political liars
2 hours -
Partnership launched to provide pensions for small-scale farmers
2 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Why would I bribe election officials in public? – asks Kingsley Nyarko
3 hours -
Vinicius scores twice as Real Madrid draw against Bayern in Germany
3 hours -
I’m doing well – Amerado assures fans after stage mishap
4 hours -
EC asks police to start criminal investigation into Ejisu by-election ‘white envelope’ bribery allegation
5 hours -
LPG Marketers Association kicks against NPA’s $80 per metric ton levy on LPG
6 hours -
We need a comprehensive review of Ghana’s financial regulations – Dr Alhassan Andani
6 hours -
Court dismisses injunction against NBA for approving registration of 14 new GM crops
6 hours -
Penalty for companies not filing returns increased to GH¢1k from May 1
6 hours -
Ejisu By-Election: And the winner is…
7 hours -
NPP retains Ejisu seat as Kwabena Boateng polls 55.8%: Turnout 49.1%
7 hours -
Dumsor: Businesses could collapse if situation is not resolved – Ghali
7 hours