Details about Nana agradaa court proceeding and Nana agradaa's Sentencing response

 Here’s a detailed look at today’s court proceedings and the public’s response to Nana Agradaa’s sentencing:

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🏛️ Court Proceedings

Fraud scheme uncovered: Court documents outlined that in October 2022, Agradaa advertised on television (Today’s TV) that attendees of an all-night service at her church would receive cash—from GH₵40,000 to GH₵50,000—if they contributed between GH¢900–1,000 in 20-person groups. Over 1,000 people participated, paying as instructed, but none received the promised funds  .

Mandatory pregnancy test: In accordance with Ghana’s legal procedures, she was escorted for a pregnancy test immediately after her conviction. She was not pregnant, so the court proceeded to sentencing  .

Sentencing debate: Her defense lawyer argued that Agradaa is a mother of five and that imprisoning her would severely affect her children’s future. They described the 15‑year sentence as disproportionate and rooted in public sentiment rather than the facts  . On the other hand, the prosecution highlighted that she’d previously been fined in 2021 and that the harsh sentence was necessary to deter similar religious fraud  .

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📣 Public & Social Media Reaction

Strong public support: Many Ghanaians welcomed the ruling, viewing it as a significant victory in the fight against fraudulent religious broadcasting. A MyJoyOnline reader commented that the verdict was “a major victory in the fight against fraudulent spiritual schemes”  .

Social media buzz: Videos showing her looking distressed and being escorted for the pregnancy test circulated widely on platforms like GHOneTV and Yen.com.gh. One user noted:

> “In a video… Agradaa was seen being escorted by the police… stoked a frenzy on social media”  .

Defense claims bias: Her lawyer accused the courts of targeting her because of her outspoken personality and social media presence:

> “We believe that Agradaa has been jailed not because of what she did, but who she is… she has stepped on several toes”  .

Watch the above video for live coverage and footage of Agradaa’s reaction inside the courtroom.

✅ Summary

Aspect Details

Scheme Televised money-doubling promises; organized group contributions; no payouts  

Legal process"

Mandatory pregnancy test followed by sentencing; defense cited family hardship and disproportionate punishment; prosecution argued prior offenses and deterrence 

Public reaction Largely "

supportive; social media was abuzz with courtroom videos; some critics argue the sentence reflects bias against her personality