Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has boldly stated Prison doesn’t change a person, but only increases one’s boldness.
According to Agradaa, he said, “Tawfiakwa” when the judge sentenced me to 15 years in prison.
Speaking in a viral video, Agradaa stated, “Prison doesn’t change a person; it only increases your boldness. I said ‘tawfiakwa’ when the judge sentenced me to 15 years in prison. When bloggers asked me, ‘Mama Pat, what do you have to say about your sentencing?’ I only told them to pray for me”
In related news, Agradaa has said she does not regret being sent to prison.
According to Agradaa, her time in prison has had a profound impact on her spiritual life, claiming it has strengthened her faith and ministry.
Agradaa, speaking to a Church congregation, described her period in custody as a life-changing experience.
Addressing a church congregation on Sunday, March 22, Agradaa stated, “I was sent to prison, but today I can say to the glory of God that I do not regret it. What God has given me through this journey is invaluable and cannot be bought with money”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to Agradaa’s claims stated, “It’s obvious this woman never ate ‘Zontoli.” ‘ While in prison, I can confidently say she never truly experienced hardship in prison. The same prisons that humble hardened criminals and even transform some into pastors — yet she claims it increases boldness? That’s honestly laughable.
Our judicial system clearly favours the rich while tightening its grip on the poor. The disparity is undeniable”.
Another netizen added, “If anything, prison is supposed to be a place for accountability and reform, not a badge of toughness. Saying it only makes someone ‘bolder raises concerns about whether any real change or remorse has taken place”.
“So, per logic, the reason why criminals still come out to rob again when they’re done serving their time is that they get bolder instead of being reformed.
#Ghanaprisons, how true is this assertion?”, a netizen added.
Background
Agradaa was released from Nsawam prison on March 3, 2026, following a reduced sentence.
The Amasaman High Court described Agradaa’s original punishment as harsh and excessive under the circumstances of the case.
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 court decision will now see Agradaa being freed from prison by July 2026.
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.
Watch the video below:
“Prison doesn’t change a person; it only increases your boldness. I said ‘tawfiakwa’ when the judge sentenced me to 15 years in prison.” – Nana Agradaa pic.twitter.com/sfWfLEKFZE
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 30, 2026