By Grace Zigah
Controversial self-styled evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as “Agradaa”, is once again at the centre of legal trouble—this time, for alleged defamatory remarks targeted at a licensed legal practitioner involved in a pending court case against her.
In a strongly-worded demand notice dated June 16, 2025, Tema-based legal firm Osei-Aidooh Akpokavie Kyere & Co. (OAAK) accused Asiedua of publishing defamatory and abusive statements on her social media pages on June 11 and 12, specifically targeting Patrick Tawiah-Amprofi, a lawyer representing gospel musician Empress Gifty Oppong Adorye in a civil case before the High Court in Tema.
The Background: Gifty Adorye vs. Agradaa
The dispute stems from an ongoing defamation and personal injury suit — Empress Gifty Oppong Adorye v. Patricia Asiedua, filed at the Tema High Court under suit number E4/003/25.
The suit reportedly relates to statements and accusations made by Agradaa on various platforms against the gospel artist.
As proceedings continue in court, tensions have spilled onto social media. In the now-flagged posts, Agradaa referred to Tawiah-Amprofi as a “so-called lawyer”, casting doubts on his legal credentials and further insulting his person in her commentary about the court case.
Legal Threats and Professional Integrity at Stake
The law firm representing Tawiah-Amprofi was quick to act, issuing the formal demand letter insisting that Agradaa retract the statement and issue a public apology using the same social media platforms she used to publish the offending comments.
The letter emphasized that Tawiah-Amprofi is a qualified and licensed solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Ghana, whose integrity and professional standing have been harmed by Agradaa’s comments.
According to the letter, failure to comply within seven (7) days of receipt would result in legal action being taken against her for defamation.
“Your reference to him as a ‘so-called lawyer’ is derogatory and defamatory of his person and this law firm,” the letter reads. “Please take notice that if you fail to retract and apologise… within seven (7) days, we shall take legal action against you.”
A Pattern of Controversies
This latest episode adds to the long list of public controversies involving Agradaa, whose transition from fetish priestess to Christian evangelist has been marred by legal entanglements, including allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, and social media misconduct.
Legal experts note that this development could open a fresh legal front for Agradaa, as the original defamation case brought by Empress Gifty remains unresolved.
If the current matter proceeds to court, it could result in additional civil liabilities, including possible damages and public sanctions, especially given the documented use of social media as a platform for the alleged defamation.
