Tag: Agradaa

  • I have evidence to back infidelity claims against Empress Gifty – Agradaa

    I have evidence to back infidelity claims against Empress Gifty – Agradaa

    Controversial Televangelist, Patricia Asieduwaa, popularly known as Agradaa, says she has proof to back her allegations that Empress Gifty is not faithful to her husband, Hopeson Adorye.

    Agradaa’s remark comes after Empress Gifty dragged her to court for defamation on social media.

    Agradaa has appeared once in court following the suit, however, her husband threw away the writ of summons when they were served at the premises of the court.

    According to her, every single claim she has made against the gospel artiste has available evidence, and she will duly present it in court.

    “I know the law very well. It demands that if you make an allegation, you must be able to prove it. And I will prove it in court. The evidence I will present will end your marriage. If I couldn’t prove it, I wouldn’t have made the claim. I am telling you the truth—Hopeson Adorye, it will shock you,” the televangelist confidently expressed.

    Empress Gifty filed a GHS 20 million defamation lawsuit against Agradaa on May 20th at the Tema High Court for allegedly making defamatory statements against her.

    In response, Agradaa took to social media to mock the lawsuit, saying, “Any idiot can go to court.”

    Empress Gifty’s statement of claim has made four claims, including a sum of GH¢20,000,000 for damages for slander and libel.

    She has also made a request of the court for a perpetual injunction against the former fetish priestess to restrain Agradaa, “her servants, agents, privies, and assigns howsoever from publication of such words or any of them or similar words to that effect.”

    Adding that “an order be made for the defendant to pull down all videos containing the defamatory words of the plaintiff from all her social media platforms” as well as “costs, including lawyers’ professional fees.”

    The gospel musician however, wants Nana Agradaa to delete all videos and audios in which she allegedly made the defamatory comments.

    She is asking the court to force Agradaa to take down these materials from every social media platform where they were posted, on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or any other platform.

    Lastly, Empress Gifty is asking that Nana Agradaa is made to pay for all the costs related to the lawsuit.

    This includes paying her lawyer’s fees and any other legal expenses she has incurred while seeking justice.

  • The problem is not Sammy Gyamfi, it’s Agradaa – DKB

    The problem is not Sammy Gyamfi, it’s Agradaa – DKB

    Popular comedian Derick Kobina Bonney, alias DKB has shared his opinion on the ongoing Sammy Gyamfi-Agradaa dollar controversey, stating that Ghanaians are reacting furiously over the matter because Agradaa is involved.

    According to him, netizens have no problem with Sammy Gyamfi’s act of giving but the individual he gave to.

    This is due to several attacks that were leveled against memebers of the National Democratic Congress during their time in opposition.

    Thus, the party’s foot soldiers are asserting that Agradaa is not deserving of Sammy Gyamfi’s kindness when loyal party members are struggling.

    “Look, I think the main reason why Ghanaians are angry is not because Sammy Gyamfi gave our dollar to anybody. It is because it was Agradaa, and the fact that he associated with Agradaa. Because we witnessed what she did to John Mahama’s name…she desecrated it…and the fact that he is not going to come to power and all those negative things. So it hurts to see NDC people see Sammy Gyamfi give money to such a person.”

    He added that: “No bad intentions anyway. I mean, if you are a foot soldier, you have worked hard for the party and are waiting for an appointment or something. The amount of money he gave her could start your business. You won’t be happy with that. You understand me? So it is because it is Agradaa…If it were someone else, it would have been an easy case. Because the painful thing is that they have given Agradaa the dollars you wish you had. And she is not the type who will keep quiet. She will bluff you with the money, too.”

    Meanwhile, there have been growing calls for Sammy Gyamfi to be penalized or removed from office following the viral video incident.

    Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have publicly demaded his dismissal, citing concerns over the image and intergrity of public office .

    The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has invited him for questioning and many Ghanaians are closely watching to see what disciplinary actions, if any, will be taken against the Ghana Gold Board CEO.

  • You failed to show a sense of responsibility and focus – KSM tells Sammy Gyamfi

    You failed to show a sense of responsibility and focus – KSM tells Sammy Gyamfi

    Renowned Ghanaian comedian and social commentator Kwaku Sintim-Misa, popularly known as KSM, has criticized Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, over a viral video that captured him giving money to Evangelist Patricia Asiedu, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.

    According to KSM, public figures must demonstrate a sense of responsibility and focus, especially when interacting with controversial personalities.

    He suggested that such gestures even if well-intentioned, should be handled more discreetly to avoid misinterpretation.

    “You can still be a people person. You can still respect people. But at the very worst, tell the person to call your PA and then come to the office. That shows you have a certain level of responsibility and focus,” he advised.
    KSM explained that as a public official, Sammy Gyamfi must be mindful of the optics and the impact of his actions on public trust.

    “To Sammy Gyamfi and others who say that there was nothing wrong with what he did, maybe you’re right. But the optics are not good,” he said.

    He illustrated his point by saying that if Sammy Gyamfi had helped a vulnerable patient at a hospital, such as someone unable to affor medical bills, the public would have likely applauded him.

    “But the optics of Sammy Gyamfi dashing a woman called Agradaa, who has been seen notoriously on record bashing the NDC. Its not good,” KSM stressed.

    Meanwhile, there have been growing calls for Sammy Gyamfi to be penalized or removed from office following the viral video incident.

    Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have publicly demaded his dismissal, citing concerns over the image and intergrity of public office .

    The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has invited him for questioning and many Ghanaians are closely watching to see what disciplinary actions, if any, will be taken against the Ghana Gold Board CEO.

  • Agradaa vows to return $800 cash gift to Sammy Gyamfi

    Agradaa vows to return $800 cash gift to Sammy Gyamfi

    Ghanaian pastor, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, has announced her decision to return a cash gift of $800 given to her by Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi.

    In the video that went viral on Sunday, May 11, Agradaa was seen asking for US dollar notes from Mr Gyamfi. Soon after, Sammy Gyamfi counted several dollar bills, which she quickly grabbed and flashed to onlookers.

    The act of generosity has warranted public scrutiny against Sammy Gyamfi, necessitating Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa to decide to return the cash gift.

    “I will return the $800 and even double it. I will do my best to find his office, and I will go there with my camera and show it to Ghanaians that I have returned the money,” she stated.

    “This is my mantle, my Bible, and my anointing oil, as a great woman of God, and I say that I will set my church on fire if I am the reason Sammy will lose his job. Because the Bible said we should do good to everybody, the Bible did not discriminate when it said that. So, if Sammy Gyamfi gives me money, he deserves to do that,” Agradaa added.

    Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has thrown his support for Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, who is presently facing public scrutiny.

    In a post on Facebook on May 12, he noted that Sammy Gyamfi committed no crime for his action, as he decided to share his blessings with others.

    “It is well. You committed no crime. The haters are hurt. They can’t believe that God can lift and bless you such that you can become a blessing unto others. Leave them – let them do their worst.”

    “We got you. God has your back. Stay focused and blessed,” the legislator wrote.

    Mr Gyamfi has extended an apology, noting that the gesture was consistent with his long-standing habit of helping people in need.

    In a post on the X platform, he wrote, “I genuinely believed this act of kindness was done in private and never imagined it would end up in the public domain. It’s truly unfortunate and regrettable.

    “I understand the concerns and disappointment this has caused, especially among party comrades who feel let down. I’m truly sorry for this misjudgment. I respect and value your opinions”.

    Mr Gyamfi yesterday appeared before the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, over the matter. The details of the meeting is currently not public knowledge.

    Meanwhile, the Minority in Parliament has asked President John Mahama to suspend or relieve Mr Gyamfi of his duties as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board.

    The Minority argues that his actions contravene the president’s Code of Conduct, Forex Exchange Act and Currency Act.

    Addressing the press on Monday, May 12, a representative of the Minority, Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Walewale said, “The minority is calling for the immediate suspension of Sammy Gyamfi as acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. This goes against the Code of Conduct, the Forex Exchange Act, and the Currency Act.”

    Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for the president and Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has noted that the position of the Minority is politically motivated.

    “The moment the NPP jumps into this, you know that they’re just dabbling in opportunistic politics. They don’t believe in any of the principles they’re espousing. If you look at their conduct and behaviour in government, this is not a party that has any respect for modesty or even decency in public office,” he said.

  • Cash gift to Agradaa: Sammy Gyamfi to appear before Chief of Staff

    Cash gift to Agradaa: Sammy Gyamfi to appear before Chief of Staff

    The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, is to appear before the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, for interrogation after he was captured in a video giving an undisclosed amount of dollars to Ghanaian evangelist, Patricia Oduro (Nana Agradaa).

    In the video which went viral on Sunday, May 11, Agradaa was seen asking for US dollar notes from Mr Gyamfi. Soon after, Sammy Gyamfi counted several dollar bills, which she quickly grabbed and flashed to onlookers.

    Sammy Gyamfi’s recent engagement with Nana Agradaa has left scores of Ghanaians questioning the ethical conduct of public officials.

    Critics have noted that Sammy Gyamfi’s act could undermine President John Dramani Mahama after the recent launch of code of conduct for public officials.

    Founding president of IMANI Africa, Mr. Franklin Cudjoe, criticised Mr. Gyamfi’s actions, highlighting his dual role as a senior government appointee and a leading party figure.

    “It is a difficult one. It is clear the amount gifted is above GHC 20k. Sammy needs to answer some questions to us and JM,” Mr. Cudjoe stated.

    On the other hand, Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has echoed Mr. Cudjoe’s sentiment adding that “In just 120 days they’re arrogantly and opulently sharing dollars in public, having stashed millions of cocaine dollars under their beds. These are people who have never worked a day in their lives in any company.”


    Meanwhile, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has extended an apology, noting that the gesture was consistent with his long-standing habit of helping people in need.

    In a post on the X platform, he wrote, “I genuinely believed this act of kindness was done in private and never imagined it would end up in the public domain. It’s truly unfortunate and regrettable.

    “I understand the concerns and disappointment this has caused, especially among party comrades who feel let down. I’m truly sorry for this misjudgment. I respect and value your opinions”.





  • Why are you disturbing our timelines with your “old” husband – Agradaa quizzes Empress Gifty

    Why are you disturbing our timelines with your “old” husband – Agradaa quizzes Empress Gifty

    Controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as ‘Nana Agradaa,’ has once again targeted gospel musician Empress Gifty and her husband, Hopeson Adorye, with a fresh wave of accusations and insults.

    The ongoing feud between Agradaa and Empress Gifty stems from disagreements over Empress and her husband’s recent actions.

    Previously, Agradaa accused Empress Gifty of hypocrisy, claiming she pretends to support John Mahama after years of disrespecting him while aligning with the NPP alongside her husband.

    Empress Gifty dismissed the criticism, labeling social media as a haven for “low lives” to hurl baseless insults at her and her husband. In a video, she mocked her critics, asserting they are beneath her.

    In her latest response, Agradaa turned Empress Gifty’s own words against her, agreeing that social media has become “cheap” but claiming it’s the gospel musician and her husband who are contributing to its decline.

    She also criticized Hopeson Adorye for allegedly claiming he had secured a job at the airport from president-elect John Mahama, even though Mahama has yet to assume office.

    Agradaa accused Adorye of spreading baseless information online, asserting that both he and his wife are using the “cheapness” of social media to their advantage.

    In a fiery series of attacks, Agradaa said, “I woke up this morning only to hear her blabbing her mouth in response to what I said. What is she even saying? That social media is cheap, so everyone can talk about her? Yes, social media is cheap, that’s why you’re able to bring your unkempt hair and hard butt on there.

    She continued, “If social media wasn’t cheap, your old husband, almost 70 and nearing retirement, wouldn’t be online claiming Mahama gave him a job when he hasn’t even been sworn in yet. Shut up! If not for how cheap social media is, do you think people like you would be blabbing all the time? Why do you and your old man husband keep disturbing our timelines?”

    Agradaa’s latest rant has since sparked further tensions online, with both her supporters and Empress Gifty’s fans joining the heated debate.

  • Whichever candidate I endorse will become president till I die – Agradaa

    Whichever candidate I endorse will become president till I die – Agradaa

    Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, also known as Agradaa, the Leader and Founder of Heaven’s Way Ministries International, has made some bold statements regarding the upcoming 2024 elections in Ghana.

    Although she initially declared her intention to stay away from politics, she has now reversed that decision and plans to publicly announce her support for a candidate.

    Addressing her congregation, Agradaa emphasized her influence and the weight of her endorsements. “I had decided not to follow politics, but now I feel the need to state where I stand. So, in 2024, I, Agradaa, will choose the party I support,” she proclaimed.

    She further asserted that her backing has never failed and confidently stated, “The person I decide to support will become president, whether you like it or not, and once they take the presidential seat, they will remain there unless I am no longer alive. This is a directive from God.”

    Agradaa also highlighted the power of her social media presence, claiming it would significantly amplify her endorsement. “From now on, the battle lines are drawn because when I speak, it has a significant impact. Among all the people on social media who speak for presidents, no one is louder or has a wider reach than me,” she declared.

    She concluded with a resolute message, indicating the importance of the upcoming election and her commitment to active participation: “The 2024 election is a do-or-die affair. We are all going to get involved, and we won’t stay silent anymore.”

  • Video: Netizens react to ‘Agradaa Love Palace’ luxury apartments

    Video: Netizens react to ‘Agradaa Love Palace’ luxury apartments

    Social media is abuzz with shock and excitement as a video showcasing the luxury Patricia Asiedu known popularly as  Agradaa.

    Agradaa’s Love Palace, a newly revealed cluster of luxurious apartments, has circulated online.

    Known as Mama Pat, Agradaa has reportedly erected an ultra-modern edifice, resembling both an estate and a palace, designed for commercial purposes.

    The Agradaa Love Palace is said to serve as a guest house catering to both tourists and Ghanaians seeking delightful experiences outside their homes.

    A recently surfaced video features a man enthusiastically highlighting the extravagant features of the palace, leaving social media users in awe.

    The revelation has ignited a frenzy on social media, with netizens expressing their surprise and admiration for Agradaa’s apparent affluence.

    The consensus is that Agradaa is a wealthy individual, exuding confidence and capable of handling any challenges that come her way, thanks to her prosperity.

    In the eyes of the public, Agradaa’s money is evidently working for her, as evidenced by the grandeur of the Agradaa Love Palace.

    Watch video below:

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  • Atsu’s brother chides Agradaa over claims Atsu was into Black Magic

    Atsu’s brother chides Agradaa over claims Atsu was into Black Magic

    Abraham Twasam, elder brother of the late Christian Atsu, has responded to Nana Agradaa’s claims that his brother was into ‘Black magic’ (Juju).

    Earlier, when news of the Ghanaian footballer’s demise hit social media, Nana Agradaa claimed that God did not rescue him from the earthquake in Turkey, because he (Christian Atsu) was unrighteous.

    The preacher, who used to be a fetish priestess, has since been lambasted by critics including Ajagurajah and Evangelist Diana Asamoah.

    Agradaa while addressing her congregants in a viral video said:

    “Ask yourself why some people survived and others couldn’t. I always tell people that every human being on this earth should accept Jesus Christ. If deep within, you know you have accepted God, all sorts of disasters will take place but you will survive it. People look at the lighter side of things, they think because certain people are kind so it’s an automatic ticket to be spared from all kinds of things.

    “To us, we think Atsu is a complete angel, but it is otherwise in the sight of God. What human beings approve of is not what God approves. If you belong to the world, the world will hail you, but if you belong to God, thousands of angels will back you. You can’t rely on juju, freemason, occults, and so on just because you want to enhance your career and expect to escape judgement.”

    But disclosing how the family, including him, feels about such utterances, Christian Atsu’s brother said:

    “I have seen and heard what people are saying. The ridiculous stories. Mama Pat also said some but she is a grown woman and I expect her to know better. If I want to match her head-on, it will look as though I don’t respect. She doesn’t know us; she doesn’t know our family.

    “Atsu was very young when he travelled to Portugal. He left at age 14 and grew up over there. How will he practice juju? He was nurtured like a white man, so how is it possible to access black magic? It’s because this had happened and everyone is saying what they like. So she also feels that she can share her opinion. We don’t have anything to tell her, it is God who sees and know the heart of men,” he stated in an interview with Dan Kwaku Yeboah TV.

    Meanwhile, the one-week observation of the late Christian Atsu is slated for March 4, 2023, at the Agiringanor Astroturf, in Accra. Atsu died in Turkey after an earthquake struck the country killing thousands.

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • I will name my next child Judas – Agradaa reveals during sermon

    I will name my next child Judas – Agradaa reveals during sermon

    The founder of the Heaven Way Church, Evangelist Patricia Oduro Asiedua, also known as Agradaa, has disclosed that she will give the name Judas to her upcoming child.

    During a sermon to her congregation, Agradaa stated that Judas is an undervalued name. Although everyone dislikes the term, there are positive aspects to it, she said.

    Even though everyone despises the name Judas, Mama Pat says she adores it because there wouldn’t be Salvation without Judas.

    If Agradaa saw Judas today, she vowed to give him a house or a car as a thank you for giving the world Jesus.

    One of Jesus Christ’s dependable subordinates was Judas Iscariot. He was one of Jesus Christ’s Twelve Apostles.

    Judas was the Apostle that betrayed his master by making known his location for just 30 pieces of Silver.

    As a result of the role he played in the death of Jesus Christ, Christians all over the world dislike the name. Hardly will you see a Christian child named after Judas unlike the remaining 11 Apostles.

    Well, Evangelist Patricia wants to be the first in Ghana to name her child after him.

    Check out her sermon below.

  • Agradaa shares her experience at Chorkor jail

    Founder and head of Heaven Way International Ministries, Evangelist Patricia Oduro, has asserted that her recent imprisonment was a divine intervention meant to advance the gospel.

    The former fetish priestess spent over a month in police custody following her arrest on October 9, 2022, on fraud charges.

    She was recently released from custody after meeting her bail conditions.

    Sharing her prison experience with her Church members, Agradaa in a video sighted by GhanaWeb said God used her during her time cells to convert lesbians. She believes this was the sole purpose for her arrest.

    “God sent me to cells for a purpose. This woman was brought into the cell I was in at Chorkor. They were two girls and they were lesbians. God spoke to her through me and she wept. She decided to accept Jesus as her Lord and personal saviour.

    “Today I feel sad seeing her because the devil thought he was sending me to Chokor cells but Jesus said there are some lesbians so I should go there to preach for them to give their lives to Christ,” she told the members about her encounter with some two ladies during her time in cells.

    According to Agradaa, her time in police cells was for a purpose ordained by God.

  • Agradaa opens up about her experience in Chorkor jail

    Founder and head of Heaven Way International Ministries, Evangelist Patricia Oduro, has made  claims that God used her recent arrest to further the gospel.

    Following her arrest on October 9, 2022, on suspicion of fraud, the former fetish priestess was detained by the police for more than a month.

    She just left detention after fulfilling the terms of her bail.

    Sharing her prison experience with her Church members, Agradaa in a video sighted by GhanaWeb said God used her during her time cells to convert lesbians. She believes this was the sole purpose for her arrest.

    “God sent me to cells for a purpose. This woman was brought into the cell I was in at Chorkor. They were two girls and they were lesbians. God spoke to her through me and she wept. She decided to accept Jesus as her Lord and personal saviour.

    “Today I feel sad seeing her because the devil thought he was sending me to Chokor cells but Jesus said there are some lesbians so I should go there to preach for them to give their lives to Christ,” she told the members about her encounter with some two ladies during her time in cells.

    According to Agradaa, her time in police cells was for a purpose ordained by God.

     

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • Thank you all; let’s meet at my church on Sunday – Agradaa announces her comeback

    The former fetish priest, Thursday, November 24 made her first public post on Instagram after her arrest and temporal closedown of her church. The arrest followed some accusations by some members who claimed she had defrauded them in yet another money-doubling scandal in October this year.

    Breaking her silence, Agradaa now known as Mama Pat or Evangelist Patricia Oduro called on ‘die-hard’ members of her church to converge at the Heaven Way Champion International Ministry at Weija in Accra coming Sunday.

    “Thank you all for love and support and prayers God bless you God is God all the time will be live on Sunday at church let meet,” she declared in her Instagram post.

    The likes of actress Afia Schwarzenegger and some social media followers have welcomed her with open arms and also thank God for her release from prison custody.

    As earlier reported by GhanaWeb, Nana Agradaa was slapped with seven counts of defrauding by false pretense and charlatanic advertisement on TV and in a newspaper to lure victims.

    The Police also slapped her with fresh charges with additional six counts after her initial charges upon which she was arrested.

    Check out the posts below:

     

  • More trouble for Nana Agradaa as police file second case against her

    Self-styled evangelist, Patricia Asiedua alias Nana Agradaa will spend more time in police custody as an Accra court has remanded her in a second case filed against her by the Ghana Police Service.

    This is the third time she has been remanded into custody in two separate cases.

    The traditional priestess turned evangelist was arrested last Sunday for allegedly swindling members of her Heaven Way Church at Weija.

    In the first case, the police arraigned Nana Agradaa before the court on 10th October 2022 after her arrest.

    he court remanded her into police custody to reappear on the 13th of October.

    The Police on the said date brought the accused before the court where she was remanded again to reappear on 17th October 2022.

    “In the second case, the accused was again arraigned before the court on Friday 14th October 2022 and has been remanded into police custody to reappear on 24th October 2022,” police said in a statement but failed to disclose her charges.

    I’ve not defrauded anyone; I only did fundraising – Nana Agradaa

    The self-acclaimed evangelist Patricia Asiedua had denied defrauding or swindling her church members.


    Explaining herself in an earlier video, she said, she actually invited church members for service last Friday and gave out money to help them with their various businesses.

    She said she also invited anyone who was interested in being helped, to come to church on Friday (October 7, 2022), convert to Christianity and become a church member.

    She said there was also fundraising through offertory last Friday.

    And so if new members, who were attending church for the first time and wrote their names, offered money to support the church and did not receive anything in return from her, they should count that as new members, their opportune time will surely come and therefore should not attribute that to fraud.

    She disagreed with the allegation that the GH¢1000, GH¢800, GH¢700, and coins offertory by members who attended the church service and willingly donated, should be interpreted as fraud.

    Source: Citinews

  • Agradaa rushed to court on 6 fresh charges, remanded for 2-weeks

    The woes of the founder and leader of Heaven Way Champion International Ministries, Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, alias Mama Pat, seem to be deepening as fresh charges of fraud have been pressed against her.

    The Accra Circuit Court 9, where Agradaa is facing seven (7) counts of fraud charges, on Monday refused her bail application and remanded her in custody.

    The court which was sitting on her case for the second time, scheduled Agradaa’s next appearance for Monday, October 17, 2022.

    However, in the latest twist, Agradaa was put before the Accra Circuit Court 10 in the early hours of Friday, October 14, 2022, where six new counts of fraud were pressed against her.

    According to Angel FM’s court correspondent, Ama Brako Ampofo, Agradaa was brought before the court presided over by Evelyn Asamoah to answer the 6 new charges emanating from the statements of six persons who were victims of her alleged money-doubling scam.

    Agradaa is said to have initially declined to give her plea when the charges were read because of the absence of her lawyer in court.

    She, however, pleaded guilty to all six counts of fraud.

    The presiding judge, therefore, ordered her remand for two weeks and adjourned the case to October 24, 2022.

    Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, who is a former fetish priestess, was arrested on Sunday, October 9, 2022, following widespread allegations of fraud.

    Her arrest followed allegations by some members of her church that the former priestess defrauded them of their monies during an all-night church service.

     

  • Watch how Agradaa arrived in court for 2nd hearing

    Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng popularly known as ‘Mama Pat’ arrived in court for her second hearing in a rather grandiose manner.

    The founder of Heavenway Champion International Ministries who has been in police custody over allegations of scamming was captured by GhanaWeb’s lenses, in a long white apparel with makeup and a smile walking into an Accra Circuit Court 9.

    She arrived in a police pick-up vehicle, escorted by her lawyer and police personnel.

    As is characteristic of her, the former traditional priestess who previously went by the name; Nana Agradaa sang her way into the courtroom.

    The words of the Twi song translated in English as; ‘God of Daniel and Jacob who delivered me from the snare of the fouler’ sought to reiterate her faith that the God she serves will deliver her from her current predicament.

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • Agradaa returns to court on Thursday

    Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng, alias Agradaa, is expected to be in court on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

    The founder and leader of Heavenway Champion Ministries International has been charged with two counts of defrauding by false pretences.

    This comes after an Accra Circuit Court on Monday remanded her into custody and ordered that she appear at the adjourned date.

    Agradaa was arrested on Sunday after widespread reports that she had duped some members of her church in an alleged money-doubling scheme.

    According to the victims, they attended her church, and gave out their monies in various amounts after she had advertised to give them multiples of their offerings.

    The charges against Agradaa, who pleaded not guilty at the court’s previous sitting, include charlatanic advertisement.

    According to her, she is innocent of the charges as she never duped anyone, as being alleged.

    Meanwhile, there is divided public opinion over the arrest of Agradaa, who had in the past been hit with similar allegations.

    According to some members of the public, the former fetish priestess has mastered the use of religion to con gullible persons.

    There are, however, those who have accused the victims of being victims of their own greed.

    “It is sheer greed that led people to her. It is just like lotto. It is either a won or a loss for you,” a trader stated in an interview with Oman Channel.

    “This same woman was accused of duping some people in her days as a fetish priestess. Now she is saying God has called but has asked people to bring money to be doubled. I don’t blame her but those who fell for such a ploy. I would rather ask that she is freed and her church closed down because she didn’t force any of them to bring their money to him,” another trader who sells some few metres away from Agradaa’s church said.

    There is, however, a growing call for her prosecution to serve justice to her alleged victims.

  • Good government protects citizens from scammers like Agradaa – Dr. Amoah

    Renowned economist and businessman, Dr. Kofi Amoah, has berated the government for failing to regulate the activities of religious organisations in Ghana.

    In a tweet shared on Saturday, October 9, Dr. Amoah intimated that the government’s failure to regularize religious activities has led to the influx of phoney entities who end up scamming Ghanaians.

    He questioned why the government looks unperturbed as Ghanaians are continuously scammed by fake religious leaders like Agradaa as countries such as Rwanda crack down on this menace.

    “People are continuously robbed of their savings thru deceptions n promises of fake pastors. Good govts protect citizens from such scams.

    “Rwanda closed down 700 fake churches n 200 mosques over nite. Why do our political leaders look on unconcerned? WHY?” parts of the tweet read.

    Dr. Amoah made these remarks while reacting to a report by GhanaWeb that scores of people who went to the church of one-time fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa, now known as Evangelist Mama Pat, are crying foul in what they described as a scam by the repented woman.

    In several short video clips that have since gone viral in the last few hours, a number of the victims are seen running away from the church building of Evangelist Mama Pat, even as many raised alarms about the fact that they had been deceived and scammed.

    GhanaWeb’s further checks showed that the people were at the church in their numbers on the day because the repented priestess had earlier advertised through her television channel that she was going to give out monies to people.

    She is also said to have advertised that she would double monies that are brought to her church, Heavenway Champion International Ministry, on the day.

    However, as has been typical of her, particularly from the days when she was a fetish priestess, it seems the evangelist only played on the gullibility of the scores of people who appeared at her church to extort monies from them.

    When she was done, as has been shared in a number of the videos available to GhanaWeb, she booted them out of the building, aided by her well-built bodyguards.

    A number of the affected people are also heard ranting and calling her out.

    “This is Agradaa’s church, Heavenway, and she advertised on her TV station that she was going to share monies to everyone only for us to get here, and she rather collects monies from people. She told people to bring ten million (GHc10,000) and come for two billion (GHc200,000) after which she asked people to leave the church. Things immediately turned chaotic here,” a lady giving voice commentary in one of the videos said.

    People are continuously robbed of their savings thru deceptions n promises of fake pastors

    Good govts protect citizens from such scams

    Rwanda closed down 700 fake churches n 200 mosques over nite

    Why do our political leaders look on unconcerned? WHY? ???????? https://t.co/s2IpLN74XI

    — CitizenKofi (@amoah_citizen) October 8, 2022