BY Nadia Ntiamoah
Controversial Ghanaian televangelist Nana Agradaa has once again stirred public debate after responding to critics who insist her time in prison has not transformed her character.
Speaking in a viral video circulating on social media, the preacher—known in private life as Patricia Asiedua Asiamah—addressed growing commentary about her post-prison conduct, firmly rejecting claims that she has failed to change.
Instead, she drew a distinction between “change” and “repentance,” insisting that her spiritual journey should not be judged by public expectations.
“I can’t live a fake life,” she said, adding that while many accuse her of remaining the same, they fail to examine their own lives.
According to her, repentance is the more important transformation, and she believes she has achieved that through her renewed commitment to God.
From Conviction To Release
Nana Agradaa’s latest remarks come just weeks after her release from prison on March 3, 2026.
Her legal troubles began in July 2025 when she was convicted by an Accra Circuit Court on charges including charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences, linked to a controversial money-doubling scheme promoted during church services at her Weija-based ministry.
The trial court initially sentenced her to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour—a ruling that generated widespread public debate.
However, following an appeal, the Amasaman High Court upheld her conviction but ruled that the punishment was excessive, reducing the sentence to 12 months.
With the revised term backdated to July 3, 2025, Agradaa qualified for release under the remission policy after serving two-thirds of the sentence.
‘Repentance, Not Perfection’
In her response to critics, Agradaa argued that many Ghanaians misunderstand what it means to be spiritually transformed.
She maintained that repentance does not necessarily mean adopting a completely different personality, but rather redirecting one’s life toward God.
She further defended her outspoken nature, stating that her charisma and boldness remain part of who she is, even after her prison experience.
“If you say I haven’t repented, then I will understand,” she said. “But people who are also sinning are judging me. Jesus said no one is righteous except Him.”
The preacher added that she now focuses on preaching about God rather than engaging in public disputes, signaling what she describes as a shift in priorities rather than personality.
