The Accra High Court on December 16, 2025 delivered a significant ruling in the case between televangelist Patricia Asieduaa (known as Nana Agradaa) and Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum (Appiah Biblical). Agradaa was fined GH₵12,000 and ordered to pay GH₵50,000 in compensation to Appiah Biblical.
According to her lawyer, this outcome was part of a plea-bargain agreement finalized with the Attorney General’s office. The lawyer explained that Agradaa, who is serving time at Nsawam Prison, agreed to the settlement – paying the fine and damages – to avoid prolonging the trial given her deteriorating health and desire to resolve the matter peacefully.
Background of the Case
The dispute arose from a public feud between Agradaa and Pastor Appiah Biblical over GH₵10,000 that Agradaa claimed he owed her. In 2021, during a live program on Thunder TV (now Today TV), Agradaa and two associates allegedly broadcast explicit images of Appiah Biblical without his consent. These images appeared while panelists on the show were mocking the pastor.
Prosecutors say this conduct violated Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, which forbids sharing intimate images without permission. Appiah Biblical filed a police complaint, and Agradaa was arrested and charged with possession and distribution of indecent material. The court granted her bail (GH₵200,000 with two sureties) on July 18, 2024, but the case continued through 2025 as she remained incarcerated on other charges.
Reactions and Statements
After the hearing, Appiah Biblical spoke to the press, saying he was “shocked” by Agradaa’s appearance in court. “Agradaa came to court today. If you see Agradaa, you will be shocked. Agradaa has really changed. She looks so pitiful,” he said, noting that everyone in the courtroom was stunned by her condition. He also emphasized respect for the law, warning that legal consequences should never be underestimated.
Agradaa’s lawyer, meanwhile, confirmed that a plea bargain had been reached with the Attorney General. He told reporters that discussions between Agradaa, prosecutors, and Appiah Biblical’s team had resulted in terms requiring the payment of fines and compensation instead of a full trial. The lawyer noted that Agradaa agreed to this because of her ill health and eagerness to resolve the case. No additional jail time was ordered in this ruling, meaning she will continue serving her existing sentences.
Agradaa’s Past Controversies
Nana Agradaa, also known as “Mama Pat,” has been at the center of multiple controversies. A former traditional fetish priestess turned evangelist, she founded the Heaven Way International ministry in Accra. In July 2025, she was sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour after being convicted of defrauding church members in a televised “money-doubling” or “sika gari” scheme. Videos had shown followers lamenting how they were deceived by promises of miraculous financial returns.
Agradaa also faced a defamation suit from gospel singer Empress Gifty. In 2023, the two parties settled out of court: Agradaa issued a public apology and paid GH₵100,000 in compensation to Empress Gifty and her husband for previous defamatory comments.
The recent Cybersecurity Act case adds to her litany of legal battles. It underscores Ghana’s efforts to protect individuals from the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. For critics, the ruling reinforces that online defamation and privacy violations can carry heavy legal penalties, even as followers of Agradaa continue to pray for her.
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