Empress Gifty Files GH₵20 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Agradaa Amid Recent Feud

• Empress Gifty has filed a GH₵20 million defamation lawsuit against televangelist Agradaa at the Tema High Court
• According to the writ of summons seen by YEN.com.gh, the gospel singer has made a few demands to the court
• Agradaa has been ordered to enter a defence within eight days of being notified of the legal action pending against her
• YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Empress Gifty's GH₵20 million defamation lawsuit against televangelist Agradaa and how it could impact her career

Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has filed a defamation lawsuit against controversial televangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa or Mama Pat, amid their recent feud.

The Watch Me hitmaker's husband, Hopeson Adorye, shared the writ of summons that was filed by his wife's legal team at the Tema High Court on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Per the writ of summons, Agradaa has been ordered to enter a defence within eight days after being notified of the legal action against her.

She has also been notified that a judgment may be given in her absence without further notice to her if she fails to respond to the writ of summons within the specified time frame.

According to the lawsuit, Empress Gifty is seeking the sum of GH₵20 million from Agradaa for damages over alleged slander and libel.

The gospel musician is also seeking an order of perpetual injunction to restrain the televangelist, her servants, and others from publication of the alleged slanderous remarks.

Empress Gifty is also seeking an order for Agradaa to pull down all the videos and audios in which she made the defamatory remarks about the singer from her social media platforms.

She is also seeking the televangelist to cover the cost of the legal process, including her lawyer's professional fees.

Agradaa's feud with Empress Gifty and husband

Empress Gifty's defamation lawsuit against Agradaa comes after the latter got into several social media exchanges with the singer's husband, Hopeson Adorye, over the controversy that surrounded the dollar gift she received from the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.

Amid the controversy, Hopeson urged Gyamfi to cut ties with her and stop her from speaking about him publicly.

He also called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters to 'ambush' Agradaa anytime she sets foot in his office to refund the $800 gift she received from him.

In response, the televangelist slammed Hopeson Adorye and dragged Empress Gifty into the feud by making several allegations against them. The United Showbiz host later responded with her own clapback.

Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Empress' lawsuit against Agradaa

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Empress Gifty's GH₵20 million defamation lawsuit against televangelist Agradaa and how it could impact her career

He said:

"If she feels she has a case, then I believe it’s in her interest to sue and get a positive ruling. I don’t think it will affect her career, but rather enhance it if she wins the lawsuit."

Below is a copy of Empress Gifty's lawsuit filed against Agradaa:

Empress Gifty's lawsuit against Agradaa stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Agyemang Richard commented:

"Your husband goes around insulting other people's wives, and you are in court for this. Awuraba, you married the wrong character."

Rawlings Junior said:

"This is very good. Calling your fellow woman all sorts of names that you wouldn't like the same names to be mentioned on you. To me, the money is too small. It should rather be 50 million Ghana cedis!"

Ayembilla Inusah Hamza wrote:

"She’ll have to sell her church and all her properties 😂😂😂."

Charles Adusei Lincoln commented:

"Mr. Adorye, too, next time watch some of your utterances. You brought your wife into all this mess. You are an elderly man, so know how to handle yourself."

Agradaa mocks Empress over United Showbiz discussions

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Agradaa mocked Empress Gifty over her failure to discuss their rift with her panellists on United Showbiz.

The Heaven Way Church founder threw several verbal jabs at the award-winning gospel musician and her husband, Hopeson Adorye.

The video of Agradaa mocking Empress Gifty for her perceived silence garnered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh