High Court Slashes Celebrity Evangelist’s 15-Year Fraud Sentence to 12 Months
In a legal reversal, the Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison sentence of controversial celebrity evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa.
The court ruled on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, to reduce her 15-year imprisonment to just 12 months after partly upholding her appeal.
This decision follows Agradaa’s conviction by the Accra Circuit Court on two counts of defrauding by false pretence.
Originally, the court sentenced her to 15 years on each count, ordering the sentences to run concurrently. Additionally, the court fined her GH¢300 for charlatanic advertisement.
The High Court partly agreed with Agradaa’s appeal, which argued that her original sentence was excessively harsh and that she was not afforded a fair trial.
Consequently, the appellate judges decided to substantially reduce her prison term.
The Fraud That Sparked the Case
The conviction stemmed from a highly publicized incident in 2022. During a televised church broadcast, Agradaa publicly promised to share a staggering GH¢300,000 with needy viewers.
However, authorities later charged that instead of giving money away, she fraudulently collected various sums from the public under this false pretence.
This televised promise, followed by the alleged collection of funds, formed the core of the prosecution’s case.
A Controversial Public Figure
Nana Agradaa remains a polarizing figure in Ghana. She first gained notoriety as a traditional spiritualist before publicly converting to Christianity and rebranding herself as an evangelist.
Her ministry and media presence have frequently attracted controversy, with this fraud case representing her most serious legal confrontation to date.
The High Court’s ruling to reduce her sentence from 15 years to one year is likely to reignite public debate about justice, celebrity influence, and accountability.
Furthermore, it may also provoke sentiments on the judiciary’s role in reviewing sentencing severity and ensuring proportionality between crimes and their punishments.
