A 35-year-old spiritualist, Nana Adwoa, has been convicted by an Accra Circuit Court for defrauding a man of GH¢95,100 under the false pretext of securing him a chieftaincy title.
The court, presided over by Dennis Eyram, found the accused guilty after she pleaded to all charges, including defrauding by false pretence, operating without registration, and practising without a licence.
According to facts presented in court and reported by Crime Check, the complainant, Abu Douglas, an unemployed resident of Ntroso, was introduced to Nana Adwoa through a witness, Grace Fosu. He was made to believe that the spiritualist had the influence and connections needed to secure him a chieftaincy position.
Prosecutors told the court that Nana Adwoa assured Douglas that he would be enstooled as chief of Ntroso by January, despite the existence of another contender for the same position. Based on these claims, she collected multiple sums of money from him, amounting to GH¢95,100.
In a separate instance, the convict allegedly took an additional GH¢51,000 from the complainant, promising to double the amount through spiritual means. However, this promise was never fulfilled.
The court further heard that Douglas financed a trip to Benin for the accused, which was presented as part of a spiritual process to strengthen his chances of becoming a chief. Despite the journey, no rituals or activities were carried out as promised.
Doubts began to emerge when Nana Adwoa failed to deliver on her assurances and refused to refund the money upon repeated requests. This prompted the complainant to report the matter to the police.
She was subsequently arrested on March 9, 2026, during which she pleaded for time to repay the money. However, she failed to honour that commitment.
Further investigations revealed that Nana Adwoa had allegedly employed similar tactics to defraud other victims, raising concerns about the prevalence of fraudulent spiritual practices.
The court’s ruling brings closure to the case, while also serving as a cautionary tale about the risks associated with individuals who claim to possess spiritual powers to influence traditional or financial outcomes.
Authorities continue to urge the public to exercise caution and report suspicious activities, especially those involving large financial transactions under unverifiable claims.
