A defamation suit filed by gospel singer Empress Gifty Adorye against controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Agradaa, has been postponed to October 10, 2025, following new legal developments.
The Tema High Court, led by Justice Janet Anima Maafo, deferred the hearing on Wednesday, July 16, after Agradaa’s legal team filed a fresh application seeking to amend her entry of appearance. The motion argued that her place of residence had changed due to her incarceration.
Currently serving a 15-year sentence at the Nsawam Prison, Agradaa was not in court and was instead represented by her husband, Angel Asiamah.
Agradaa was sued by Empress Gifty in May 2025, with the gospel musician demanding GH₵20 million in damages for what she claims were defamatory statements made about her on social media. According to the lawsuit, the remarks allegedly tarnished her public image.
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Speaking to journalists outside the court, Agradaa’s lawyers explained that legal technicalities prevent a defendant from being tried in a jurisdiction outside their permanent residence, a status that has shifted due to her imprisonment. As a result, they are asking for the case to be relocated to the Eastern Region to ease her court appearances.
Empress Gifty’s legal team confirmed the defense’s intention, revealing that Agradaa’s lawyers are requesting a transfer of the case. However, they criticized the move, suggesting it was a stalling tactic designed to delay proceedings.
He emphasized that “the application presented by Agradaa’s lawyers was a deliberate process to delay the trial.”
Nonetheless, the court allowed Agradaa’s team to present their motion at the next hearing.
The plaintiff’s counsel made it clear they will resist the venue change, arguing the matter should remain before the Tema High Court.
“He added, however, that the court had given the defendant the opportunity to move her application on the adjourned date,” GNA reported.
