Amasaman High Court Reduces Nana Agradaa’s Sentence to 1 Year

The Amasaman High Court has delivered a landmark judgment, reducing the 15-year prison sentence of popular Ghanaian evangelist Nana Agradaa to 12 months. The court ruled that the original sentence was excessively harsh and disproportionate to the circumstances of the case.

Background of the Case

Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, was convicted earlier this year for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretenses. She was accused of promoting a money-doubling scheme through spiritual intervention, which led to numerous individuals losing large sums of money.

The Court’s Ruling

The appellate court upheld Agradaa’s conviction but exercised its discretion to moderate the punishment. The court noted that while the offense warranted punishment, the severity of the original sentence was unjustified. The revised sentence is retroactive to her conviction date on July 3, 2025, meaning Nana Agradaa will serve a total of one year in prison.

Implications of the Ruling

The court’s decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some hailing it as a fair judgment while others criticize it as too lenient. The case highlights the need for clearer laws and regulations governing religious and spiritual practices in Ghana.