The Amasaman High Court has reduced the jail sentence of controversial evangelist and former traditional priestess Nana Agradaa to 12 months on counts 2 and 3, bringing fresh attention to the multiple court issues surrounding her case.
Nana Agradaa was originally dragged before the court over charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence, after complaints from members of the public who claimed they were deceived during her widely publicised money-doubling rituals.
As part of the latest ruling, the court imposed a fine of 200 penalty units (GH¢2,400) and ordered her to refund GH¢1,000 to two complainants, in addition to the fine already imposed under count 1.
The case has gone through several twists, including initial convictions at the Circuit Court, appeals for sentence reduction, and arguments from her legal team citing remorse and reformation following her transition into Christianity. These legal battles have kept Nana Agradaa in the headlines for months.
The ruling has once again split public opinion, with some seeing it as justice tempered with mercy, while others insist the punishment should serve as a firm warning against exploiting faith for personal gain.
Despite the reduced sentence, Nana Agradaa’s legal troubles remain a major talking point in Ghana’s entertainment and religious circles, with many closely watching what comes next.