Nana Agradaa Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud and Deception
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. The ruling follows her conviction on charges of defrauding by false pretence and engaging in charlatanic advertisement—marking a dramatic downfall for the controversial spiritual figure.
Agradaa, who once commanded massive attention through traditional spiritual shows before rebranding as a Christian evangelist, was found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent “money-doubling” scheme.
The incident, broadcast in 2022, encouraged viewers to bring cash to her altar with the promise that she would miraculously multiply it.
However, investigations revealed a different reality. Victims handed over significant sums of money with hope and faith, only to be met with silence and unfulfilled promises. The court described her scheme as a “carefully calculated deception for personal gain,” emphasizing the severity of her actions and their impact on the public.
Legal Troubles Mount
Beyond her criminal sentence, Agradaa is also entangled in a high-profile civil case involving gospel musician Empress Gifty. In a recent ruling by the Tema High Court, Agradaa’s attempt to dismiss a GHC20 million defamation lawsuit filed by Gifty was thrown out. The court also ordered Agradaa to pay GHC6,000 in legal costs, signaling that further legal consequences may follow.This feud was sparked after Agradaa made a series of defamatory claims on social media against Empress Gifty and her husband, politician Hopeson Adorye. Gifty responded by taking legal action, a move that now appears justified by the court’s decision.
A Controversial Rise and Fall
Nana Agradaa’s journey has been anything but ordinary. Once revered as a traditional priestess, her abrupt transition into Christian evangelism was seen by some as a genuine spiritual shift and by others as an image makeover. Despite her rebranding, she remained embroiled in controversies—including accusations of “miracle money” scams and online tirades against critics.
Now serving a lengthy prison sentence, Agradaa’s future is clouded by legal and public backlash.Her case has become a cautionary tale in Ghana’s booming religious landscape, where influential figures can sway public trust—sometimes with devastating consequences.
Observers say the verdict sends a clear message: fraud and exploitation under the guise of spirituality will not go unpunished.
