Popular Ghanaian evangelist and former traditional priestess, Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from prison after serving eight months behind bars.
Her release follows a successful appeal that resulted in a significant reduction of her original sentence.
In July 2025, she was handed a 15-year prison term with hard labour after being convicted of defrauding members of the public under the guise of multiplying money through spiritual rituals.
However, upon review, the court reduced the sentence to one year, paving the way for her release after serving eight months.
Agradaa was found guilty on multiple counts of defrauding by false pretense.
According to prosecutors, she used her religious platform and media presence to promise followers supernatural financial returns. Victims reportedly paid amounts ranging from GH¢1,000 to GH¢10,000 but allegedly received nothing in return.
The charges stemmed from a televised advertisement aired in 2022, in which she claimed to possess the spiritual ability to double money for members of the public.
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In delivering judgment, the court described her actions as deliberate and exploitative, pointing to the broader implications for public confidence in religious institutions.
The high-profile case drew widespread national attention, largely due to Agradaa’s outspoken personality and strong social media presence. Throughout her legal battles, she remained a trending figure, attracting mixed reactions from the public.
Her imprisonment divided opinion across Ghana. While some supporters expressed sympathy and maintained her innocence, others saw the conviction as a firm statement on accountability for public and religious figures.
Following her release, supporters reportedly gathered to welcome her home. It remains unclear whether she will immediately resume full-time ministry at her church in Weija or take time away from public life.
The case has reignited national debate on religious leadership, public influence, and legal responsibility in Ghana.
