High Court refuses Nana Agradaa’s bail pending appeal of 15-year sentence
The High Court in Amasaman has declined the bail application of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, pending the determination of her appeal.
Bernard Kofi Asamoah, a member of Agradaa’s legal team, confirmed the ruling on Tuesday, 15 July.
He explained that the court refused the bail request and has directed the Circuit Court to furnish all relevant documentation on the appeal.
“We wanted bail pending appeal, and the court did not grant it. The court has given an order that the Circuit Court furnish the court with all the processes needed for the appeal. We will continue the appeal process,” Mr Asamoah stated in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.
Agradaa was sentenced on 3 July 2025 by the Accra Circuit Court, under Judge Evelyn Asamoah, to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour on two counts of defrauding by false pretence, alongside a conviction for charlatanic advertisement.
The charges stemmed from a televised 2022 money‑doubling scheme broadcast on her Today‑TV channel, through which Agradaa solicited funds under the promise of doubling them.
Her legal team lodged a notice of appeal on 7 July, challenging both the conviction and sentence.
They argue that the trial was marred by unfairness and characterised by judicial bias. In court filings, they contended that the judgment lacked evidentiary basis, the sentencing judge demonstrated partiality, and the 15‑year term was “harsh and excessive”.
Following the High Court’s refusal to grant bail pending the appeal, Mr Asamoah confirmed the team remains fully committed to pursuing all legal remedies available.
