The Director of Crime Check Foundation (CCF), Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has raised concerns regarding the current whereabouts of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, following her recent conviction and sentencing to 15 years in prison.
In a video shared on social media and monitored by Ghana Weekend, Kwarteng claimed that checks conducted by his organization revealed that Nana Agradaa had not yet been transferred to the Nsawam Female Prison, despite her sentencing last Thursday by an Accra Circuit Court on charges of defrauding by false pretence and promoting charlatanic activities.
“As at now, our checks show Agradaa is not in the Nsawam Female Prison. So, where is our sister? She was sentenced on Thursday evening,” Kwarteng stated, expressing concern over the delay.
He went on to clarify that the delay could be attributed to bureaucratic and administrative procedures that follow sentencing, noting that the public holiday observed on Friday may have further slowed the process.
“There are a lot of administrative procedures that the court does. Unfortunately, Friday was a holiday. She couldn’t have been taken to prison because, if the administrative process is not done, she can’t be taken there. It’s a bit bureaucratic,” he explained. “Probably, on Monday or Tuesday, they may take her to the Nsawam Female Prison and we will verify.”
Kwarteng, a notable advocate for prison reform and fair justice through his foundation, also used the opportunity to address widespread rumours suggesting that Nana Agradaa had been assaulted in custody.
“For now, I will say all speculations about someone assaulting her in prison should be dismissed with a vicious wave of the left hand,” he said, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could create panic or misinformation.
Nana Agradaa, a controversial figure who transitioned from a well-known fetish priestess to a self-proclaimed evangelist, was convicted on multiple counts related to spiritual scams. Her trial gained significant public attention due to the alleged spiritual money-doubling schemes that saw several people claim they were defrauded during her church services.
The court sentenced her to 15 years in prison, with the fraud-related sentences running concurrently. In addition, she was fined GH₵300 for charlatanic advertisement, with a 30-day jail term attached if she defaults on payment.
As the case continues to capture national attention, observers are waiting to see if Agradaa will be officially transferred to Nsawam Prison in the coming days. Meanwhile, her legal team has already filed an appeal against the conviction, arguing that the judgment was unfair and legally flawed.
The Crime Check Foundation has promised to continue monitoring the case and provide updates on her official transfer and welfare while in custody.
