Pastor Eric Asiamah, husband of popular Ghanaian evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has broken his silence following her recent 15-year prison sentence for fraud and charlatanic advertisement. In an interview on Thursday, July 3, Pastor Asiamah described the conviction as unsurprising, asserting that the situation should be understood through a spiritual lens.
The sentence stems from a three-year-old incident during a church service, where attendees claimed that Agradaa took money under false pretenses by promising to “multiply” it—a scheme reminiscent of her infamous “sika gari” spiritual money rituals. The court found her guilty of two counts of defrauding by false pretenses and one count of deceptive advertisement, resulting in a 15-year custodial sentence and a GH¢300 fine.
Despite the verdict, Pastor Asiamah argued that such practices are commonplace in Ghanaian churches and should not be seen as criminal.
“This is not news. It’s just an issue that happened at an all-night service three years ago, where people claimed Mama Pat took their money — but it’s not true. Every church takes offertory, and this should tell you that such things happen in the work of God.”
He added that while the physical reality of his wife’s incarceration may be difficult, the situation carries spiritual significance, likening it to the persecution faced by biblical figures.
“This is a difficult time in the physical world, but we trust that it is part of God’s greater plan.… Paul and Silas were arrested because of the work of God. Jesus was crucified because of God’s work. Many people who have done God’s work have been punished through imprisonment, so maybe after this, a big blessing is coming.”
Pastor Asiamah also emphasized that the church remains active, and that both he and his wife will continue their spiritual leadership despite the legal outcome.
“Church activities will go on. I am still a pastor, and she is still a pastor too. So the fact that she’s been imprisoned for 15 years is not really news.”
While critics argue that Agradaa’s actions were deceptive and damaging, her husband maintains that her conviction is a test of faith, not a fall from grace. His comments reflect a common narrative in some religious circles that interprets legal or societal punishment as spiritual warfare.
The court, however, saw the matter differently. During sentencing, the prosecution highlighted Agradaa’s prior convictions and called for a deterrent sentence, noting the need to protect the public from spiritual fraud.
As public reactions remain mixed, the case continues to generate national discussion about the intersection of faith, accountability, and the law in Ghana.
