Agradaa in Jail: Angel Asiamah Weeps, Leads Church to Observe One-Minute Silence For His Wife

• Agradaa's husband, Angel Asiamah, couldn't hold back his emotions during the first church service with her boss in prison
• Asiamah, who is often seen and heard backing his embattled wife, took the stage today in her absence
• It was an emotional moment when Agradaa's church members joined their new leader to honour her legacy

Despite Agradaa's woes after she was sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour, her church members continue to hold her in high regard.

The controversial televangelist, who is the founder and leader of the Heaven Way Champion International Church, was convicted of fraud after her last court appearance on July 3 and has already begun her prison term.

Why was Nana Agradaa prosecuted and jailed?

It will be recalled that Agradaa was arrested on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in connection with an alleged money-doubling scam at her church. The police moved to arrest her after a video of some 'members' of her church complaining of being defrauded went viral.

Charged with charlatanic advertisement and six counts of defrauding by false pretences, she pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.

Subsequently, she was charged with similar offences before the Circuit Court 4 and Circuit Court 10, where she has been attending hearings since October 2023.

Nana Agradaa was accused of advertising a money-doubling scam on Today's TV and some social media platforms.

The accused allegedly invited the public to attend an all-night service at her church so they could have their money doubled.

The facts as presented to the court indicated that over 1000 people who attended the all-night service handed over huge sums of money to Agradaa, but she failed to double the money as promised.

Angel Asiamah leads Agradaa's church after jail

During the church's first service in Agradaa's absence, her husband, formerly her junior pastor, Angel Asiamah took charge.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Asiamah, who had earlier likened his wife's conviction to the persecution of Jesus Christ's apostles as captured in the Bible, was seen tearfully addressing his members.

Asiamah, with whom Agradaa has one child, preached about Agradaa's woes and urged church members not to be unsettled by their founder's issues.

After a sorrowful ministration from the church choir, Angel Asiamah led the members to observe a one-minute silence in her honour.

Watch Angel Asiamah's video below:

What are netizens saying about Angel Asiamah?

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media.

Sparks Richard said:

"Tears papa b3n…..All be lie, setting nkoaa 😆 this dude is an actor…Believe it or not, these people have been paid to shed crocodile tears 😂😁."

Abednago Ampofo said:

"🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ahh Gyimie saaa. Her Ghana. The Church members even have uniforms. Eeii."

Wei de3 Abayifo) kuo paaa oo 🤣🤣🤣

Philemon Terry Washington said:

"He only wipes his tears when he turns his back to the camera. Settings mu promax 😀."

Nana K Akyeampong remarked:

"The way the instrumentalist, the singers and the camera man make happy errrr😂. Like by now oguan aboa ba dey fly."

Kwame Kay shared:

"The church members no, are they AI cos eeeiii🤔🤔 they get up, shower, iron their clothes, board trotro or taxi all to enter Agradaa's church? Eeeiii🙊🙊."

Ayidan Collins noted:

"People too they go to the church oo Eeii, the woman she planted something or what 😂😂."

Isabella Tei commented:

"The time the wife was insulting where was he? Meseeee anka God will pardon her for her sentence buh with the insult. Hmmm."

Akosua Becklyn shared:

"Regardless of everything,she will be missed😩as adey here koraa I’m emotional watching the video….anka by now insults nam mu🤣Onipa biaaa so w) mfaso)."

Margaret Adomakowaa added:

"For the first few minutes, pastor was like eiii what will i preach cos all i do is to be a backing vocalist. Its not easy we understand."

Agradaa's husband speaks after her sentencing

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Angel Asiamah, Agradaa's husband, spoke about his plans after his wife, Agradaa, was sentenced.

The televangelist's husband noted that he would remain loyal and supportive of his wife despite her imprisonment.

Angel also described Agradaa's sentence as harsh and confirmed that he would take over the church in her absence.

Source: YEN.com.gh