Convicted televangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, is set to return to court on July 30, 2025, to face a separate legal matter involving charges of distributing obscene material and violating privacy rights.
Although currently serving a 15-year prison sentence for fraud and charlatanic advertising, Agradaa is now expected to defend herself against accusations of airing nude images of a fellow pastor, Prophet Emmanuel Appiah—widely known as Osofo Biblical—on her former television station, Thunder TV.
The pending case has taken on new urgency after the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Ekue Yanzuh, dismissed a “submission of no case” application filed by Agradaa’s legal team. The ruling now requires her to open her defence formally and, if necessary, present a witness statement before the case management conference.
During a recent hearing, her lawyer, Mr. Richard Baffour, requested an adjournment, citing her absence. The court, however, rejected the request and ordered the Ghana Prisons Service to ensure her presence at the next sitting.
At the heart of the case is an incident from 2021 in which Agradaa allegedly used her platform to broadcast nude images of Prophet Appiah, accusing him of sexual misconduct. The prophet has since taken legal action, claiming the broadcast infringed on his dignity and right to privacy.
This new development adds to Agradaa’s mounting legal woes. Earlier this month, the Circuit Court sentenced her to 15 years in prison after finding her guilty of defrauding multiple individuals under the guise of spiritual assistance and engaging in deceptive religious advertising. The court deemed her actions as exploitative and damaging to the public trust.
Agradaa’s legal team has filed an appeal at the Amasaman High Court challenging her conviction and sentence in the fraud case. They argue the verdict was legally flawed and the sentence unduly harsh.
As she prepares to face yet another high-profile case, Agradaa’s legal troubles continue to cast a shadow over her controversial ministry and public persona, raising broader questions about accountability in faith-based institutions that operate media platforms.
