Nana Agradaa Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Fraud and Charlatanic Advertisement

Former fetish priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court after being found guilty of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretenses.

Her sentencing came shortly after a court-ordered pregnancy test confirmed she is not pregnant, clearing the way for the court to pronounce its judgment.

Presiding judge, Her Honor Evelyn Asamoah, emphasized in her ruling that Nana Agradaa “executed the offences skillfully” and showed no remorse for her actions. The judge described the conduct of the convict as calculated and deliberate, meant to exploit the faith of unsuspecting followers.

Agradaa was found guilty of running a money-doubling scam during an all-night service at her church, Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, located in Weija. Several church members testified that she promised to multiply their money but vanished after collecting large sums under false pretenses.

Known for her dramatic switch from traditional priesthood to Christian evangelism, Nana Agradaa has long been a controversial figure in Ghana’s religious landscape. Her latest conviction and sentencing have sparked renewed discussions about religious scams and the protection of vulnerable congregants.

She will now serve a 15-year jail term for her actions.