In a landmark ruling, an Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to 15 years in prison for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence. The controversial former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist was found guilty of defrauding unsuspecting victims under the guise of spiritual money-doubling schemes.

This verdict has sparked widespread reactions, with many Ghanaians applauding the court’s decision as a strong message against fraudsters exploiting religious and spiritual beliefs for financial gain.


Who is Nana Agradaa?
Nana Agradaa rose to fame as a fetish priestess before claiming to have converted to Christianity and rebranding herself as an evangelist. Despite her religious shift, she remained embroiled in scandals, particularly over allegations of fraudulent money rituals (popularly called sakawa or money doubling).

She operated a TV station (Thunder TV) and used social media to promote her schemes, promising followers supernatural financial breakthroughs in exchange for money.

The court found Nana Agradaa guilty of two major offenses:

Charlatanic Advertisement – Misleading the public with false spiritual claims, particularly her infamous "41-verse money doubling" scam.

Defrauding by False Pretence – Taking money from victims under the false promise of multiplying their cash through spiritual means.

Several victims testified against her, detailing how they lost thousands of Ghana cedis after trusting her supernatural promises.

Public and Legal Reactions
The sentencing has been met with mixed but mostly supportive reactions:

Anti-Fraud Advocates see this as a victory against scam artists who exploit vulnerable people.

Some Supporters argue that her initial conversion to Christianity was genuine and express shock at the lengthy sentence.

Legal Analysts highlight that this ruling sets a precedent for cracking down on fraudulent spiritual advertisements.