Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, the former fetish priestess turned evangelist, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court following convictions for charlatanic advertisement and obtaining money under false pretences.
🔍 The Charges & Court Proceedings
- In 2022, Agradaa aired a televised ritual claiming she could double any money sent to her shrine—dubbed the controversial “Sika Gari” practice.
- Her influence persuaded numerous victims to hand over significant sums during overnight church services and live broadcasts, expecting miraculous returns that never occurred .
- The Circuit Court in Accra found her guilty on multiple counts, including fraud by false pretence and deceptive spiritual advertising .
- Prior to sentencing, a mandatory pregnancy test cleared the way for sentencing to proceed .
⏳ Timeline & Sentence Details
- On July 3, 2025, she received the full 15-year sentence .
- This decisive verdict is viewed as a strong stand against fraudulent spiritual schemes and deceptive religious practices in Ghana.
📣 Public Reaction
- The sentence has sparked widespread discussion, with many viewing it as an essential blow against charlatanic evangelism and a tool to safeguard the public in Ghana .
- Some conversation has emerged around the mandatory pregnancy test, which is standard procedure in Ghanaian courts to ensure fairness in sentencing.
⚖️ Prior Legal Troubles
- Earlier in her career, Agradaa was fined GH¢36,000 for operating an unlicensed TV station and engaging in charlatanic promotion—charges pleaded and resolved in 2021 .
- In late 2022, she was remanded and ordered to present 50 witnesses in her defense for the money-doubling allegations; however, the court eventually ruled against her.
🔚 What This Means
This landmark case—featuring the high-profile conviction of a former spiritual figure—sends a powerful warning to those exploiting spiritual beliefs for financial gain. It reinforces Ghana’s commitment to protect consumers and uphold the integrity of religious and spiritual leaders.
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