The Founder and Leader of Heaven Way Church, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been convicted.
At an Accra Circuit Court presided by Justice Evelyn Amoah, on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences.
According to a report shared by GH One TV on X on July 3, 2025, Agradaa’s conviction stems from a viral video from 2022, in which she promised to double money for individuals who attended an all-night service at her church in Weija.
Justice Evelyn Asamoah, while delivering her speech in court, also ordered that a pregnancy test be conducted on Agradaa before sentencing is handed down.
GhanaWeb is yet to confirm the number of years Agradaa is expected to serve.
Background
Agradaa was arrested on Sunday, October 9, 2022, following a series of public complaints.
“The police have arrested Patricia Asiedua, alias Nana Agradaa, following allegations of a money-doubling scam levelled against her by some members of the public. The suspect is currently assisting with police investigations,” a statement from the Ghana Police Service read at the time.
The arrest followed an all-night church service held on October 7, 2022, during which Agradaa allegedly promised financial returns to attendees.
Several congregants later accused her of fraud, claiming they were asked to give her money with the assurance it would be doubled, but received nothing in return.
Many of the victims shared their experiences online, alleging that after collecting their money, Agradaa simply dismissed them from the premises without fulfilling her promise.
These reports led to public outcry and prompted police action.
Following her arrest, the police urged anyone who had been affected by the alleged scheme to report to the Accra Regional Police Command to assist with ongoing investigations.
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Founder of Heaven Way Church, Patricia Asiedua popularly known as Nana Agradaa has been convicted by the Circuit Court for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretenses.
The court, presided over by Her Honor Evelyn Asamoah has ordered a pregnancy test to be… pic.twitter.com/PwngVZDyCJ
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) July 3, 2025
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