Controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat 15-year jail term has been reduced to 12 months by the Amasaman High Court.
The Amasaman High Court described the original punishment as harsh and excessive under the circumstances of the case.
It will be recalled that Agradaa was serving a 15-year jail term after she was sentenced for two counts of defrauding by false pretences.
She was sentenced by Her Honour Evelyn Asamoah of the Circuit Court.
Agradaa was also fined GH¢300 for one count of charlatanic advertisement, with a 30-day custodial sentence in default of payment.
Her charges stem from a televised advertisement she aired in 2022.
In the ad, Agradaa claimed she has the power to double the money for her congregants at the Godsway International Heaven Church, misleading them into surrendering their money during an all-night church service at her Weija-based ministry in Accra.
The Judge, Evelyn Asamoah, highlighted that Agradaa skilfully executed the offences and showed no remorse during proceedings.
However, the Amasaman High Court, in its decision, affirmed her conviction but exercised its discretion to vary the sentence, reducing the 15 years of hard labour earlier imposed by the trial court.
Agradaa’s revised sentence takes effect from July 3, 2025, the date of her conviction, which means she will serve a total of 12 months in prison.
The Amasaman High Court added that although the offences for which Agradaa was convicted warranted punishment, the severity of the initial sentence was disproportionate under the circumstances, justifying a downward adjustment.
Earlier, Agradaa in court today, made a court appearance under heavy security provided by the Prison Service officers.
Agradaa, for the first time, appeared at the Amasaman High Court for the first time without her face covered.
In a viral video shared on X, Agradaa was seen being escorted by heavy security provided by Prison Service officers without her usual face covering.
Meanwhile, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the Founder and Leader of Prophetic Hill Chapel, had earlier revealed that Nana Agradaa will be released from prison.
Speaking to his congregants during his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night service, Nigel Gaisie stated Agradaa would be release but he does not know when or how it is going to happen.
He stated, “I saw Agradaa’s release. I don’t know how it’s going to happen. On December 22, I was sleeping, and the Lord carried me into a vision. Then I saw, and I heard on the radio in a local language that she had been released.
“So when I was about to get out of my vision, I saw white handkerchiefs. I don’t know when. I don’t know how, but as a prophet of the Lord, who says and it cometh to pass, I’ve seen spiritually that Agradaa will be released,” he said.
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