Controversial evangelist and media personality Nana Agradaa, known in private life as Patricia Asiedu, has issued a bold and unrepentant response to the GHS20 million defamation lawsuit filed against her by Ghanaian gospel artist Empress Gifty.
In a strongly-worded video shared online, Agradaa brushed off the legal threat, declaring that no lawsuit could intimidate or silence her. The response comes just days after Empress Gifty filed the suit, accusing Agradaa of publishing defamatory content via live social media broadcasts that allegedly damaged her reputation, career, and personal life.
“Go to court 100 or even 200 times, I don’t care,” Agradaa said in the video. “Every idiot can go to court. I’m dealing with classy people, so I don’t have time for banter. Your husband went on TV inciting people to attack and kill me. He left you at home to insult me — someone else’s wife. I’m not scared of your lawsuit.”
Agradaa, who refers to herself as the “Woman Trump,” claimed she was reacting to provocations by Empress Gifty’s husband, Hopeson Adorye, a former government appointee. According to Agradaa, it was Adorye who initiated hostilities, and her remarks were retaliatory, not baseless.
“If I’m dragged to court over this, I’ll sue Hopeson Adorye at the international court. I’ll take whatever compensation I win and use it to fight Gifty’s case,” Agradaa declared.
The evangelist also challenged the sincerity behind Empress Gifty’s decision to pursue legal action, calling it hypocritical. She implied that public figures, especially those in entertainment and politics, must be prepared for criticism and shouldn’t weaponize the courts to silence dissent.
Meanwhile, Empress Gifty’s lawsuit alleges that during a livestream, Nana Agradaa made a series of false, damaging, and slanderous claims, including accusations of promiscuity, infidelity with pastors, and flirtation with animals. The suit describes the statements as highly defamatory, asserting that they have caused severe reputational harm, emotional distress, and public ridicule.
Gifty, a renowned gospel artist and brand ambassador, is seeking GHS20 million in damages and has requested a court injunction to stop further defamatory publications. She is also asking the court to compel Agradaa to delete all videos and audio recordings containing the offensive remarks from her social media accounts.
The case has sparked a heated public debate, dividing opinions online. While some believe Empress Gifty is right to defend her name through legal means, others support Agradaa’s stance, viewing her response as justified retaliation.
As both parties prepare for a legal showdown, the high-profile nature of the dispute continues to dominate headlines, reflecting broader issues surrounding celebrity feuds, social media accountability, and defamation law in Ghana.
