Former priestess-turned-evangelist, Nana Agradaa, born Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by the Accra Circuit Court. This ruling follows her conviction for using fake spiritual claims to deceive the public and collect large sums of money. Why Agradaa has been sentenced to 15 years hard labour has become a trending topic in Ghana, sparking nationwide debate about religious fraud.
What Led to Nana Agradaa’s Conviction?
The case dates back to October 2022, when Nana Agradaa, using her church and media platforms, promoted a televised and online event claiming she could double any money given to her. The promotion encouraged people across Ghana to attend an all-night church service at her Heaven Way Champion International Ministry in Weija, Accra.
She advertised that attendees could receive part of a GH¢300,000 giveaway, meant to help people with rent or business needs. To join, churchgoers had to form groups and contribute cash, ranging from GH¢1000 to smaller amounts. In return, each group was promised a much larger sum to be shared among them. These promises, however, were never fulfilled.
According to prosecutors, Agradaa collected the money and then vanished, leaving many stranded and disappointed.
Why Agradaa Has Been Sentenced to 15 Years Hard Labour: The Charges
The court found Nana Agradaa guilty on six counts — one for charlatanic advertisement and five for defrauding by false pretence. The judge noted that her actions were a calculated attempt to exploit the trust and desperation of innocent followers.
The court also ordered a mandatory pregnancy test (as required by law for female convicts), which confirmed she wasn’t pregnant — allowing sentencing to proceed.
Her lawyer pleaded for leniency, citing that she is a mother of five, including a child aspiring to become a lawyer. However, the prosecution argued that she was a repeat offender who had earlier been fined in 2021 for similar misconduct — making her continued actions even more serious.
The court sided with the prosecution, stressing that the sentence sends a strong warning to others who use religion to scam the public.
Impact and Reactions
Why Agradaa has been sentenced has drawn mixed reactions. Some people support the ruling, saying it helps protect citizens from spiritual scams. Others, including her husband, Pastor Eric Oduro Asiamah, insist that the church will continue operating.
While the future of her ministry remains unclear, this sentence marks a bold stance against fake religious promises and financial deception in Ghana.
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