By Nadia Ntiamoah
Controversial televangelist and founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has publicly responded to a defamation lawsuit filed against her, rejecting the allegations and expressing confidence that the legal action will not succeed.
The latest legal challenge comes barely months after Agradaa regained her freedom from prison following a successful appeal that saw her 15-year jail sentence reduced to 12 months by the Amasaman High Court.
Since her release in March 2026, the outspoken preacher has remained a prominent figure in public discourse, with many of her activities continuing to attract media attention and public debate.
The current dispute involves PeaceWorkGhana, a non-governmental organisation that has initiated legal proceedings against Agradaa over alleged statements suggesting that the organisation received money purportedly intended for former Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare.
Officials of the organisation argue that the allegations are false, defamatory and damaging to their reputation.
The controversy resurfaced after representatives of the NGO appeared in videos circulated on social media on June 1, 2026, where they explained their involvement in a long-standing matter connected to Sarah Gold, a woman who has repeatedly accused Agradaa of withholding family valuables that were allegedly taken to her church for spiritual intervention and prayers.
According to the NGO, Agradaa made public claims implying that money had been paid to PeaceWorkGhana for onward delivery to the former police chief. The organisation strongly denied the allegation and subsequently pursued legal action, insisting that the claims had tarnished its image and credibility.
However, in a separate video response that has since gone viral on social media, Agradaa firmly denied the accusations and questioned the basis of the lawsuit.
She challenged her accusers to provide concrete evidence to support their allegations and maintained that the matter would ultimately be handled by her legal team.
Addressing the claims, Agradaa questioned why the issue was being revived on social media despite already being before the courts.
She noted that the case had reportedly been initiated as far back as August 2024 and expressed surprise that public discussions surrounding the matter had intensified once again.
The televangelist further suggested that the lawsuit was being driven by personal resentment and opposition to her progress following her release from prison.
According to her, some individuals were unhappy with the positive developments in her life and ministry after her incarceration.
Agradaa stated that she remained confident in the judicial process and believed that the courts would eventually vindicate her.
She insisted that there was no credible evidence against her and maintained that the claims being made were politically and personally motivated.
The dispute forms part of a wider controversy involving Sarah Gold, who previously accused Agradaa of taking possession of family gold and other valuables that had allegedly been brought to the church for prayers and spiritual blessings.
The matter attracted national attention in 2025 when Sarah Gold confronted Agradaa during court proceedings and publicly accused her of failing to return the valuables.
At the time, Agradaa was serving a prison sentence following her conviction on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences linked to a money-doubling scheme.
The conviction initially resulted in a 15-year custodial sentence before the High Court reviewed and significantly reduced the punishment.
Since her release from the Nsawam Female Prison, Agradaa has returned to active ministry and has repeatedly stated that her prison experience strengthened her faith and conviction.
Her comeback has been accompanied by renewed public scrutiny, with supporters celebrating her return while critics continue to question aspects of her conduct and past controversies.
The new defamation suit is expected to add another layer to Agradaa’s complex legal and public relations challenges.
