The Accra High Court has concluded proceedings in the nude image distribution case involving controversial televangelist Patricia Aseidua, popularly known as Agradaa, after approving a plea-bargaining agreement that resulted in fines and compensation totalling GH¢50,000.
The court ordered Agradaa to pay GH¢50,000 in compensation to the complainant, Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum, also known as Appiah Biblical, for the unauthorised broadcast and circulation of his intimate images. She was additionally fined GH¢12,000 on each of four counts, with all sentences running concurrently.
The ruling followed negotiations between Agradaa’s lawyers, the Office of the Attorney-General and the complainant, bringing the matter to a close without a full trial.
Plea Bargain Shapes Outcome
At an earlier hearing, the court was informed that plea-bargaining discussions were at an advanced stage, paving the way for the settlement approved by the judge.
The charges stemmed from a complaint filed by Pastor Fumum, who told police that his nude images had been aired on Thunder TV, a platform associated with Agradaa, and later circulated widely on social media without his consent.
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Prosecutors charged Agradaa—also known as Evangelist Mama Pat and founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry—with offences relating to the possession and non-consensual distribution of intimate images.
Co-Accused Still Before Court
Agradaa’s co-accused, Charles Omane, also known as One Gig, was charged with abetment in connection with the broadcast of the images in 2021. Other accused persons in the case are pursuing various legal options, including plea-bargaining arrangements, while one has appealed against a court ruling ordering him to open his defence.
Another accused person, Enock Owusu Kissi, has also challenged the directive requiring him to respond to the charges.
Court Signals Zero Tolerance for Media Abuse
Legal analysts say the outcome reinforces the courts’ growing intolerance for the misuse of broadcast and digital platforms to violate personal privacy, particularly where media reach amplifies reputational harm.
Although Agradaa is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence in a separate criminal case, the court clarified that the fines and compensation imposed relate strictly to the nude image distribution matter.
Observers say the ruling underscores the legal consequences attached to non-consensual image sharing and serves as a warning to media operators and content creators about accountability under Ghana’s laws.
