Female Prison Officer Speaks About Nana Agradaa’s Job at Nsawam

• Madam Victoria, a senior officer at Nsawam Female Prison, said inmates like Nana Agradaa would be trained in fish farming and other vocational skills
• According to her, training for inmates was funded by female judges who decided to help the inmates gain skills that would be useful after their release
• Nana Agradaa was moved to Nsawam Prison on July 5, 2025, after her conviction for fraud and charlatanic advertisement by an Accra Circuit Court

A senior officer at the Nsawam female prison, Madam Victoria, has opened up about the expected work routine of prisoners such as controversial Ghanaian preacher Nana Agradaa.

Nana Agradaa, a former priestess turned prophetess and the founder of the Heaven Way Church in Weija, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court.

She was convicted on two counts of defrauding by false pretences and one count of charlatanic advertisement concerning a case involving certain members of her church.

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Why was Agradaa arrested, prosecuted and jailed?

Agradaa was arrested in connection with allegations of operating a money-doubling scam at her church, following the viral circulation of a video showing congregation members complaining about being defrauded by the controversial televangelist.

Subsequently, Agradaa faced charges of charlatanic advertisement and six counts of defrauding by false pretences. She entered a not guilty plea and was granted bail.

The prosecution's case centred on Agradaa's activities on Today's TV and various social media platforms, where she allegedly advertised a money-doubling scheme.

The controversial figure had publicly invited members of the public to attend an all-night service at her church, promising to double their money through her purported spiritual powers.

Court evidence showed the extensive nature of the alleged scam.

More than 1,000 people attended the all-night service, with attendees handing over substantial sums of money to Agradaa. However, she failed to fulfil her promise of doubling the money, leaving numerous victims financially compromised.

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After her conviction on July 3, 2025, Agradaa was transported to the Nsawam female prison on July 5 after the completion of all administrative processes, to begin serving her 15-year term.

Agradaa: Nsawam officer speaks on inmate jobs

Ambassador Extraordinaire of Ghana Prisons and the Executive Director of Crime Check Foundation, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, visited the Nsawam female prison to shed light on the activities of the inmates.

In a video aired on his channel, Crime Check TV, Oppong spoke to Madam Victoria, a senior correctional officer. According to her, the prison officers started a fish farm which the inmates are placed in charge of.

She said the initiative was funded by a group of female judges who wanted to establish something to equip the prisoners with skills that would be transferable to their lives once they leave the facility.

Madam Victoria said prisoners find it difficult to get employment after their incarceration, making it important that they learn skills that they can use to start their businesses.

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The TikTok video of the Nsawam prison official speaking is below.

Nana Agradaa denied bail pending appeal

Meanwhile, following her conviction earlier this month, Nana Agradaa applied to be granted bail pending the appeal of her sentence.

The case was called before the Amasaman High Court on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Nsawam prison officers brought the televangelist to court under heavy guard for the hearing, during which the judge denied her request for bail.

Nana Agradaa was transported back to Nsawam prison after the hearing to continue serving her sentence while she attempts to win back her freedom through the appeals process.

A TikTok video of Nana Agradaa at the High Court is below.

Reactions to Agradaa's prison routine

The video about the routine work of Agradaa and other prisoners at Nsawam Prison has triggered mixed reactions. Below are some of the comments YEN.com.gh came across.

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Blinkyblinks said:

"Agradaa only has her skills, so please leave her alone."

linny said:

"Prisoners working for the state in prison should be paid monthly so that when they get out, they can have the capital to start over."

Dramaqueentwinkle🦋 said:

"Honestly speaking, it’s not fair for the prisoners to be working and making money for the state but yet still they are not served with better food because I learnt they sell those crops and other craft works, so I want to know where the money goes."

Nana Agradaa clashes with journalist in court

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Agradaa confronted a Ghanaian journalist during her appearance at the Amasaman District Court.

The journalist, Mike2 of Adom FM, claimed that the evangelist was unhappy with his presence and informed her lawyer and a prison officer.

Mike2 said that after Agradaa’s complaint, he was asked to leave the courtroom before later returning after telling the registrar what happened.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh