Nana Agradaa Denied Bail as High Court Hears Appeal Against 15-Year Jail Term
Controversial evangelist and former fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa—legally known as Patricia Asiedua—recently appeared before the Amasaman High Court, where her legal team sought bail pending an appeal of her 15-year prison sentence. She was convicted earlier this month by the Accra Circuit Court on charges of defrauding by false pretences and charlatanic advertisement. Her lawyers argued that the trial was fraught with bias and procedural errors, and that the judge failed to consider mitigating factors outlined in Ghana’s Sentencing Guidelines. They assured the court that Agradaa posed no flight risk and would fully cooperate with the judicial process if granted bail.
Despite these arguments, the High Court rejected the request, meaning Agradaa will remain in prison while her appeal is being processed. The court’s decision adds another twist to a high-profile legal battle that has drawn national attention. Agradaa’s legal team insists they are confident in the merits of the appeal and are determined to seek justice through the appropriate legal channels. Meanwhile, public reactions remain divided, with some viewing her sentence as long overdue, while others believe her right to a fair trial may have been compromised.
