The Founder and Leader of Heaven Way Church, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour.
The sentence was handed down by the Accra Circuit Court, presided over 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 sentence 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.
Prior to her sentence, Agradaa was ordered to by Justice Evelyn Asamoah to conduct a pregnancy test.
Also Justice Evelyn Amoah during her sentence to Agradaa noted that the preacher skillfully executed the offences and did not show remorse.
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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Court sentences Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa to 15 years in prison with hard labour…#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/156RaSlL3p
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) July 3, 2025
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