Renowned Ghanaian boxer Braimah “Bukom Banku” Kamoko broke down in tears as he publicly appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to show mercy to Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, who was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud.
In an emotional video shared on X, the boxing star highlighted Agradaa’s remorse and the hardship her imprisonment would bring to her family, pleading for presidential intervention. “Mahama, father of the nation, please, even if Nana Agradaa has sinned against you, forgive her… We have seen real remorse,” Bukom Banku said, his voice trembling with emotion.
Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, was convicted on July 3, 2025, for orchestrating a fraudulent “money-doubling” scheme in 2022, where she deceived victims into contributing up to GH¢1,000 each with false promises of multiplied returns. The Accra Circuit Court handed her a 15-year sentence with hard labour, dismissing her lawyer’s appeals for leniency despite her status as a mother of five and expressions of regret. Bukom Banku argued that her repentance and personal circumstances should warrant a reduced sentence, urging the judiciary and the presidency to consider compassion alongside justice.
The case has sparked a national debate on balancing legal accountability with mercy, particularly in high-profile fraud cases involving contrition. While some Ghanaians insist on strict punishment to deter similar crimes, others, like Bukom Banku, advocate for forgiveness. President Mahama has yet to respond to the appeal, but under Ghana’s laws, he holds the constitutional power to grant pardons or reduce sentences. As Agradaa begins her prison term, the nation watches closely—will her case become an example of justice served or an opportunity for redemption? The decision could set a significant precedent for how Ghana’s legal system navigates the intersection of law and compassion.