Alongside him, Raymond Wovenu, 52, a businessman, and his brother Harry Atsu Wovenu, 36, who is unemployed-both sons of the ARS High Priest in Dzodze, Nyeenyami Etse Wovenu-were also remanded.

Other individuals involved include Mathew Lartey, 31, a farmer, as well as Otto Tormetsi, 89, and Victor Dzisenu, 80, both security personnel of the church.

According to Police Chief Inspector Mcrae Pomevor, on 10 August 2024, Superintendent Eric Vondee, the Acting Dzodze District Police Commander, along with ASP James Anaman, the Ketu Divisional Motor Transport and Traffic Department Commander, led a team of 32 police officers to Tadzewu.

The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Pomevor, informed the court, presided over by Mr Joseph Ofosu Behome, that the ARS leadership had requested police security for their delegates' conference.