BY Nadia Ntiamoah
The ongoing legal battle involving controversial evangelist and former fetish priestess, Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has taken a significant procedural turn as the High Court in Accra has ordered all parties to formally file their proposed plea bargain terms ahead of the next court sitting on December 16, 2025.
The directive, issued on Tuesday, December 2, forms part of the court’s efforts to streamline proceedings in a case that has lingered for months and attracted widespread public attention due to Nana Agradaa’s already complicated legal history.
The Court insisted that the proposed agreement must be submitted at least three clear days before the next hearing to allow the bench ample time for review.
Case
This case adds to the multiple legal troubles of Nana Agradaa, who is currently serving a 15-year custodial sentence in an unrelated fraud case.
Once known for her activities as a fetish priestess before converting to Christianity, Agradaa has struggled to shake off controversies linked to her public life and media presence.
The current charges stem from allegations that she broadcast intimate images of the complainant, Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum, widely known as Osofo Biblical, on her television channel and social media platforms.
The images, prosecutors say, were displayed during a live programme where panelists made derogatory and mocking commentary, a move that violated the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), which criminalises the sharing of intimate images without consent.
Courtroom Developments
During Tuesday’s proceedings, prosecutors told the court they were considering applying for a bench warrant for the second accused after noticing he was absent.
The defence counsel, however, countered that they had not received any official hearing notice. The presiding judge instructed the Court Registry to ensure proper service before the next adjourned date to avoid further delays.
Lawyers for Agradaa also informed the Court that discussions with the Office of the Attorney-General on a possible plea deal were “far advanced,” prompting their request for a brief adjournment to finalise negotiations. Prosecutors confirmed that the complainant, Pastor Appiah Fumum, had joined the ongoing talks and was present in court as required.
Concerns Over Media Comments
Defence lawyers raised another issue, pointing to recent media interviews granted by the complainant, during which he allegedly made comments about Agradaa’s current condition in prison.
They argued that such public commentary had the potential to prejudice the case. In response, the trial judge advised state attorneys to caution the complainant against granting further public interviews about the matter while proceedings remain active.
What Happens Next
With the court’s directive now in force, the next hearing will focus heavily on whether the parties’ plea bargain proposal satisfies statutory requirements. If accepted, it could bring an early resolution to a case that sits at the intersection of media ethics, religious rivalry, and cybersecurity law in Ghana.
The December 16 sitting is expected to be decisive, as both defence and prosecution prepare to file formal terms that may determine whether the matter proceeds to a full trial or concludes through negotiations.
