The Amasaman High Court has reduced the controversial 15-year prison sentence handed to evangelist Nana Agradaa, citing the original punishment as harsh and excessive.
The ruling, delivered this week, affirmed her conviction but lowered her sentence to 12 calendar months, effective from July 3, 2025, the date on which she was initially convicted.
Nana Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, was found guilty of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence. Her conviction stemmed from a widely broadcast 2022 television appearance in which she claimed to possess spiritual powers that could miraculously double people’s money. Enticed by her promises, several victims handed over large sums of money, only to be disappointed when the promised returns never materialized.
While the court acknowledged the seriousness of the offences, it concluded that the original 15-year sentence was disproportionate to the circumstances. Exercising its discretion, the court opted for a downward adjustment, emphasizing the importance of fair and just punishment under the law.
With the revised sentence, Nana Agradaa will serve a total of 12 months in prison, marking a significant reduction from her initial punishment while maintaining the court’s stance on accountability for her actions.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
