📢 Nana Agradaa Jailed 15 Years for Defrauding Church Members in Money-Doubling Scheme
Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by the Accra Circuit Court. The former traditional priestess turned self-styled evangelist was found guilty of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence.
The charges followed her 2022 broadcast on Today TV, where she falsely claimed to possess spiritual powers to double money for anyone who sowed a “faith seed” at her church.
📺 The Money-Doubling Scam: How It Unfolded
Agradaa used her media platforms and church pulpit—specifically through Today-TV and Heaven Way Champion International Ministry in Weija—to promote an all-night service, urging viewers to bring money with the promise that it would be miraculously multiplied.
“Bring any amount, and I will double it through the power of God,” she claimed.
Victims Deceived Nationwide
More than 1,000 individuals, some traveling across Ghana, attended the event and offered large sums, expecting a divine financial windfall. The court heard that six victims formally filed complaints, though hundreds more were affected.
The prosecution revealed that the scheme was orchestrated with collaborators and had all the hallmarks of a calculated and manipulative fraud targeting the financially vulnerable.
🧾 Legal Findings and Sentencing
The court’s ruling found clear evidence that Agradaa’s actions were not only deceptive but deliberate. Her false claims of spiritual intervention were judged as exploitative and harmful to public trust, particularly within the religious space.
Before sentencing, the court ordered a mandatory pregnancy test (as required for female convicts in Ghana). After confirming she was not pregnant, the 15-year sentence was issued without delay.
⚖️ What This Means for Ghana’s Fight Against Religious Fraud
This landmark judgment sets a strong legal precedent against the misuse of religion for fraudulent purposes in Ghana. It also sends a clear signal that:
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Charlatanic advertisements will no longer go unchecked.
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Media platforms can’t be misused for manipulative religious propaganda.
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Religious leaders who exploit public trust will face serious consequences.
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Source: https://www.graphic.com.gh
