Court Fines Agradaa GH¢12,000, Orders GH¢50,000 Compensation for Sharing Pastor’s Nude Images

The Accra High Court has convicted evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, in a case involving the non-consensual distribution of nude images belonging to fellow pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum, also known as Osofo Biblical.

At proceedings held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the court imposed a GH¢12,000 fine on Agradaa and further ordered her to pay GH¢50,000 in compensation to the complainant.

The conviction followed a plea bargain agreement between Agradaa and the State, bringing to a close a case that had remained before the courts for nearly three years.

Background of the Case

Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, was charged for allegedly broadcasting nude photographs of Pastor Appiah Fumum on her television station and across social media platforms without his consent.

Prosecutors told the court that the images were aired during a live programme where panelists mocked the complainant. The conduct was said to be in violation of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), which criminalises the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

Plea Bargain and Court Proceedings

Earlier this month, the High Court directed both parties to file the terms of the plea bargain after defence counsel informed the court that negotiations with the Office of the Attorney-General were far advanced.

The complainant was involved in the discussions and was present in court when the plea bargain was adopted and sentence pronounced.

Reaction

Speaking to journalists after the ruling, counsel for Nana Agradaa said the plea bargain was chosen to bring closure to a protracted legal battle.

“This case has been running for the past three years. Choosing the plea bargain option brought it to an end,” the lawyer stated.

Separate Conviction

Nana Agradaa is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence with hard labour in a separate case involving fraudulent religious activities, a sentence she began serving in July 2025.

Significance

The ruling marks one of the notable convictions under Ghana’s cybersecurity laws, reinforcing legal protections against the non-consensual sharing of intimate images and underscoring the consequences of online abuse and privacy violations.