Patricia Asiedua Asiamah Recounts Spiritual Journey in Prison
Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has broken her silence following her release from prison, describing her time in custody as a deeply spiritual experience sustained by prayer, scripture, and unwavering faith in God.
Speaking after regaining her freedom on March 3, Nana Agradaa admitted that fear gripped her when she was first taken into custody.
“On my way to prison, I felt as though I was going there to die,” she said in Twi. “When I got to the prison gate, the only thing I said was, ‘Lord, I surrender myself to You,’ because I did not know what awaited me inside.”
She revealed that she walked into prison holding her Bible and praying for mercy.
Struggling to Accept a 15-Year Sentence
Nana Agradaa said hearing that she had initially been sentenced to 15 years in prison was overwhelming.
“When they mentioned 15 years, I could not accept it,” she explained. “I kept asking myself, ‘What have I done to deserve this?’ I could not understand why I would spend 15 years in prison.”
Faced with what seemed like a long and daunting punishment, she said she resolved to rely entirely on prayer and the Word of God.
“At that stage, the only thing that could help me was prayer and the Word of God,” she added. “I thank God, because I had faith that He is able to do all things.”
Drawing Strength From the Bible
While in custody, Nana Agradaa said she immersed herself in scripture, drawing inspiration from biblical accounts of imprisonment and divine deliverance.
She cited stories from the Acts of the Apostles, including:
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Peter’s imprisonment and eventual release after earnest prayer
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Paul and Silas, who were jailed but later freed
She also reflected on:
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Jonah, who repented after disobedience and received mercy
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King Nebuchadnezzar, whose kingship was restored after humbling himself before God
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The opening verses of the Gospel of John, which speak of the Word existing in the beginning
“If God created the heavens and the earth through His Word, then 15 years is nothing before Him,” she said. “If I hold on to that same Word and trust in it, it can also bring me freedom.”
According to her, these biblical accounts strengthened her faith and reinforced her belief that prayer brings deliverance.
A Promise to God
Nana Agradaa disclosed that she made a solemn vow during her incarceration. “I told Him, ‘If You are the God yesterday, today and forever, then what You did for Your people in the past, do the same for me now,’” she recounted.
She promised that if God showed her mercy and delivered her, she would dedicate herself fully to His service.
Release Under Ghana’s Remission Scheme
Her freedom follows the application of Ghana’s remission regulations. Under the law, eligible inmates may receive up to one-third reduction of their sentence for good behaviour while in custody.
The Nana Agradaa prison release has since reignited public interest in the high-profile case, with many closely watching what the controversial evangelist does next.
