The legal woes of Ghanaian evangelist Patricia Asiedua Oduro, popularly known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, have culminated in a 15-year prison sentence with hard labor. Convicted by the Accra Circuit Court on July 3, 2025, Agradaa was found guilty of "charlatanic advertisement" and "defrauding by false pretence." These charges stemmed from a televised broadcast in 2022, where she falsely claimed to possess supernatural powers to "double money" for the public, luring over a thousand unsuspecting individuals to an all-night service at her Heaven Way Champion Church. Attendees handed over substantial sums of money, only for the promised returns to never materialize. Her legal team has expressed strong disapproval of the sentence, deeming it excessively harsh and influenced by public sentiment, and has vowed to appeal the decision.

Following Agradaa's incarceration, significant developments have unfolded within her Heaven Way International Ministry and her family. Her son, known as 1 Gig, made attempts to assert control over the ministry's vast assets, including Agradaa's mansion and TV station. Reports indicate 1 Gig even terminated staff contracts and sought to oust Angel Asiamah, Agradaa's husband, from the residence. This brazen move drew public condemnation from Agradaa's own mother, who expressed profound disappointment in 1 Gig's actions during the first church service held after Agradaa's imprisonment. She publicly apologized to Angel Asiamah, confirming the reports of her son's behavior and emphasizing that such conduct is not tolerated within their family, while pledging her full support to maintain Asiamah's position.

Amidst the turmoil, Angel Asiamah has emerged as a steadfast figure, stepping into his wife's role as the lead pastor of the Heavenway Champion International Ministry. He has publicly vowed unwavering loyalty to Agradaa despite her imprisonment, describing her sentence as harsh. During the emotional first Sunday service without Nana Agradaa, which saw congregants weeping and praying fervently, Angel Asiamah delivered a message of spiritual hope. He provided a unique perspective on his wife's situation, suggesting that her imprisonment is not merely a punishment but a divine mission. Drawing parallels to biblical figures like Jesus and Jonah, he asserted, "If God wants you to preach at Nsawam, will you use a phone to preach there? You have to be there in person… even though it seems like she has been jailed for 15 years, she is there on a mission for God." He further comforted the visibly shaken congregation by stating, "in the eyes of men, my wife has been jailed for 15 years, but to God… a thousand years is like a day," encouraging them to remain steadfast and support the ministry. Angel Asiamah was seen arriving at the church in a dignified manner, dressed in a sharp suit, warmly greeting congregants before taking to the pulpit.

The case has also drawn commentary from other public figures, notably Ghanaian viral sensation Dr. UN, a self-proclaimed "notorious con man" with a history of imprisonment. Dr. UN weighed in on Agradaa's plight, expressing empathy and advising her on how to navigate her predicament. Speaking from his own experiences as an ex-convict, he urged Agradaa to "wiggle her way out" of the 15-year sentence, asserting that she is "not built for prison" and would not survive long within its confines. He suggested that "everyone sins" and advised her to seek repentance, apologize publicly "on her knees," and secure the "best lawyers" to "settle things underground." Dr. UN's controversial advice highlights the varied public reactions to Agradaa's conviction and imprisonment, a case that continues to spark discussion across Ghana.