Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, now faces 15 years in prison with hard labour. To many, this may seem like the tragic fall of a woman who once held influence both as a traditional priestess and later as a self-proclaimed evangelist. But beyond the shame, public outcry, and legal consequences, there lies a deeper spiritual opportunity. This could be God’s way of offering her a new beginning, a clean slate, and a chance at genuine repentance.
Growing up in Nkawkaw, I lived just a few houses away from Agradaa (we called her Sister Pat back then). She was someone we all respected, not just because of her personality, but because she was married to a friend’s brother. I remember how my senior brother would sometimes invite her to join us for all-night prayer services and even Sunday worship. Occasionally, she came along, and it was always encouraging to see her there.
I was genuinely happy when I saw her feature in a few Kumawood productions later on. But that joy turned to shock — and honestly, disappointment — when I learned that she had become a priestess. We had grown up at a time when Christianity was blossoming among the youth. Many of us were turning to Christ, and we cherished the freedom, hope, and purpose we found in Him. Looking back, I believe those Christian roots were still within Agradaa. Even when I listened to her much later, I could sense that deep down, she longed to be genuinely in the Lord. But it seems the allure of wealth and fame proved too powerful a distraction.
When Nana Agradaa announced that she had become born-again, many watched with hope, expecting a transformation that would inspire others. However, her conversion was marked not by humility or confession, but by a mere change in title. There was no public repentance. She did not admit to any past sins nor openly denounce the practices of her former life as a priestess. Instead, it appeared that she simply shifted her operations from the shrine to the pulpit, continuing to focus on amassing wealth under the guise of Christianity.
But as Scripture reminds us in Galatians 6:7, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” If Nana Agradaa thought that she could outsmart the living God by using His name to further personal schemes, she forgot a crucial truth. The God of the Bible is not like the powerless idols she once served. He is holy, just, and cannot be used as a tool for selfish ambition. He searches the heart and tests the mind, as Jeremiah 17:10 declares: “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
This conviction and imprisonment, as painful and humiliating as it may be, should serve as a wake-up call for Nana Agradaa. It is a clear reminder that priesthood is not an avenue for personal enrichment. Ministry is not about manipulating people’s faith for financial gain. The money she gained by defrauding innocent believers will not bring lasting peace or blessings, for it was not given by God out of genuine favour but snatched through deceit. The Lord disciplines those He loves so that they may share in His holiness, as stated in Hebrews 12:6: “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
Nana Agradaa now stands at a crossroads. Though imprisoned by human law, she can find true freedom through sincere repentance and submission to God. This could be the beginning of a genuine relationship with Christ, one built not on public shows or false promises but on humility, brokenness, and faith. The Bible assures us in 1 John 1:9 that “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
If she uses this period to reflect deeply, seek God’s forgiveness, and truly turn from her old ways, this painful chapter can become a testimony of God’s redemptive power. What seems like ruin in the eyes of the world may, in fact, be God’s way of drawing her closer to Himself.
Nana Agradaa may not like what is happening now, but this season of chastening can work for her good if she chooses to love God genuinely. As Romans 8:28 encourages us: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This is not the end of her story. If she truly surrenders, it can be the beginning of a life that brings glory to God rather than dishonour.
Let this serve as a reminder to all of us. No one can mock God and escape the consequences. But in His mercy, even judgment can become the doorway to grace for those who choose the path of true repentance.
