Legal representatives for Nana Agradaa, currently serving a 15-year prison sentence, have filed a motion requesting the transfer of her ongoing civil defamation case to a court in the Eastern Region, citing logistical difficulties in transporting her from Nsawam Prison to the Accra court.
The motion was presented during proceedings on Tuesday, July 16. According to lawyers representing gospel musician Empress Gifty, the defense argued that the repeated travel from prison to the court was burdensome and disrupted legal proceedings.
“Today, Nana Agradaa’s lawyers came up with another application that the place she is being kept is too far from the court,” said a lawyer for Empress Gifty. “So they appealed that the case be moved to a court in the Eastern Region… The court will consider the application at the appropriate time.”
Empress Gifty’s Lawyers to Challenge Motion
Empress Gifty’s legal team, however, has expressed opposition to the transfer request. They maintain that the distance between the prison and the court should not be a sufficient reason to alter the venue of the civil trial.
They also stressed the distinction between the civil nature of the defamation suit and the criminal conviction that led to Agradaa’s imprisonment for fraud.
“That issue was a criminal issue. This one is a civil issue — there is no jail time involved in this case,” the lawyer emphasized.
Background to the GH₵20 Million Lawsuit
In May 2025, Empress Gifty filed a GH₵20 million defamation suit against Nana Agradaa — real name Patricia Asiedu — over a series of offensive remarks made during a social media livestream, including unfounded allegations of sexual misconduct and bestiality.
The case, which has attracted significant public attention, was allowed to proceed by the Tema High Court in June, after Agradaa’s attempt to have it struck out was dismissed. The court also ordered her to pay GH₵6,000 in costs to the plaintiff.
Despite her incarceration, the court ruled that Agradaa can still be held civilly liable and the matter should continue without delay.
What’s Next
The court is expected to rule on the venue transfer request in the coming weeks. If denied, the case will proceed in its current location. If granted, it could mark a significant procedural shift in the closely watched legal battle between the controversial evangelist and the popular gospel singer.
Stay with us for updates on this developing story.
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