A controversial televangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from Nsawam Prison after serving eight months behind bars, bringing renewed public attention to one of Ghana’s most controversial religious figures.
Her release on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, followed a legal review of her earlier sentence and the application of Ghana’s remission rules. Agradaa’s lawyer also confirmed that her release followed the application of statutory remission after the court reduced her sentence.
He maintained that due process was followed and expressed confidence that the evangelist would comply fully with the conditions attached to her freedom. The development has triggered both celebration among supporters and sharp criticism from sections of the public.
Family Reunion and First Appearance
Agradaa reunited with her husband and family shortly after regaining her freedom. Her husband confirmed the development in a social media post, expressing gratitude and relief that she had returned home.
During a church gathering on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Angel Asiamah presented the T-shirt, intended for fans and supporters to wear in celebration of Nana Agradaa’s return.
He said the T-shirt would be available in multiple colours but specifically showcased a white, round-neck version featuring Nana Agradaa’s image along with the phrase “Pray Every Day” and a prayer emoji.
She is also expected to rejoin members of her church for fellowship, marking her first public religious engagement since her incarceration.
Videos circulating online show the televangelist dressed in white and smiling beside her husband, a scene that quickly drew mixed reactions across social media platforms.
How She Landed in Prison
Agradaa’s legal troubles stem from a widely publicized case linked to her controversial “money-doubling” claims. In July 2025, an Accra Circuit Court sentenced her to 15 years’ imprisonment after convicting her of defrauding by false pretence and charlatanic advertisement.
Prosecutors told the court that she advertised supposed spiritual powers capable of multiplying money and invited members of the public to hand over cash during a church service in 2022. Victims reportedly never received the promised returns.
The case added to a long list of controversies that have followed Agradaa since her days as a traditional priestess and media personality.
Sentence Reduction and Early Release
Her freedom comes after a successful appeal by her legal team. The Amasaman High Court reviewed the case and reduced the original 15-year sentence to 12 calendar months, describing the earlier punishment as excessive despite upholding the conviction.
“The trial judge did not fairly consider the enormity of the crime involved, but she became fixated only on the person involved in imposing the sentence on the Appellant.
“There were indeed some inconsistencies in the evidence of both sides, but strangely, in her judgment, the honourable trial judge only commented on the inconsistencies in the evidence of the Appellant.”
Justice Oppong-Twumasi of the Amasaman High Court
Under Ghana’s standard remission rules, prisoners may be released after serving two-thirds of their sentence. Agradaa therefore became eligible for release after completing roughly eight months in custody. As part of the revised judgment, she was also fined and ordered to refund money to complainants.
A Controversial Public Figure
Agradaa has long been one of Ghana’s most polarizing religious personalities. She first gained prominence as a traditional priestess known for promoting the so-called “Sika Gari” ritual, which she claimed could multiply money.
She later announced a dramatic conversion to Christianity in 2021 and rebranded herself as an evangelist, founding the Heaven Way Church.
Despite the rebranding, scrutiny of her activities never fully subsided. Her television stations were previously shut down for licensing breaches, and she has faced multiple arrests connected to fraud-related allegations.
Public Reaction: Relief and Skepticism
Supporters, particularly members of her church, have welcomed her return and expressed hope that she will resume ministry work. Some social media users posted messages of gratitude and celebration following her homecoming.
However, critics argue that the early release raises broader questions about sentencing consistency and deterrence in fraud-related cases. Others have openly wondered whether eight months was sufficient punishment given the scale of public outrage that surrounded the original conviction.
Legal analysts note that the remission process is routine under Ghanaian law, though high-profile cases like Agradaa’s often attract heightened scrutiny.
Agradaa is expected to gradually return to public ministry, though it remains unclear how quickly she will resume full church activities. Observers say her next moves will be closely watched, especially by regulators and law enforcement agencies.
The controversy surrounding her case has already reignited public debate about religious accountability, fraudulent spiritual claims, and consumer protection within Ghana’s fast-growing faith industry. For now, her release closes one legal chapter but may open another phase of public examination.
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