By Grace Zigah
In the wake of the shocking conviction of Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, her husband, Pastor Eric Oduro Asiamah—also referred to by some followers as “Angel Asiamah”—has officially assumed leadership of the Heaven Way Champion International Ministry.
Agradaa, a former fetish priestess-turned-Christian evangelist, was handed a 15-year prison sentence in hard labour on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by an Accra Circuit Court.
She was convicted on six counts, including a charge of charlatanic advertisement and five counts of defrauding by false pretence, after promising to “double” congregants’ money during a live church service in October 2022.
Despite the gravity of the conviction and the public backlash it has attracted, her husband wasted no time in stepping in to continue the ministry.
“The Lord Will Speak” — New Shepherd in the Pulpit
Taking over the pulpit in front of a physically gathered congregation and over 2,500 viewers live on Facebook, Pastor Asiamah declared confidently: “By this time next week, the Lord would have spoken” — a spiritual hint that he’s expecting divine intervention in his wife’s legal fate.
He assured the church that the ministry would not collapse because of his wife’s imprisonment, stating:
“It’s normal. The church will still go on.”
His message, delivered in the same space where his wife once commanded crowd with fiery sermons and controversial declarations, signalled the continuation of their spiritual operations despite her incarceration.
Nana Agradaa’s conviction stems from a notorious event in October 2022, when she used her TV station and social media to promote an all-night church service at her Weija-based church.
During this campaign, she claimed to have spiritual powers to multiply money and invited followers to bring cash to receive financial blessings in return.
According to prosecutors, over a thousand people responded to the call, with some traveling from distant regions.
At least six individuals officially lodged complaints after they parted with amounts ranging from GH¢500 to GH¢1,000, but never received any of the promised returns. Many were left stranded in the church premises.
During the event, Agradaa allegedly asked the congregants to form groups, charging each participant a fee under the guise of receiving larger cash rewards.
Prosecutors told the court that Agradaa displayed bundles of cash on TV and social media to back her claims—a tactic used to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Before sentencing, a mandatory pregnancy test was conducted per Ghanaian legal procedures, and it confirmed that she was not pregnant—clearing the way for her 15-year sentence to be enforced.
Mixed Reactions
The news of Pastor Asiamah’s takeover has generated a stir online. While some Ghanaians expressed concern that the ministry continues to operate despite the criminal conviction of its founder, others appeared more interested in the drama unfolding, as thousands tuned in live to watch Sunday’s service.
Social media was awash with commentary and satire, with one user posting: “Ghanaians and gossip—1/1! Over 2.5k people watching this live? You people dey love drama!”
The church’s decision to continue operations under the leadership of Agradaa’s husband has also drawn fresh criticism from religious commentators and concerned citizens, who worry about the ongoing influence of ministries accused of exploitation and spiritual manipulation.
