Ghanaian boxing icon Braimah Kamoko, better known as Bukom Banku, has made an emotional plea to former President John Mahama, calling on him to intervene in the recent jailing of self-styled evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa.
Agradaa, a controversial figure who rose to prominence as a traditional priestess before rebranding as a Christian prophetess, is now serving a 15-year prison sentence after being found guilty of defrauding several churchgoers under the guise of spiritual blessings. Her conviction, delivered by an Accra Circuit Court on July 3, 2025, has been widely praised by many as a victory against religious scams.
But not everyone is celebrating.
In a passionate statement, Bukom Banku expressed deep sorrow over Agradaa’s punishment. While acknowledging that she had indeed committed fraud and faced several legal battles in the past, the retired boxer said the length of the sentence was too severe. According to him, the thought of Agradaa spending 15 years behind bars was unbearable, and he feared it could cost her life.
Though he admitted Agradaa had a troubling track record—deceiving followers, hiring thugs to intimidate people, and even mocking the justice system online—Bukom Banku insisted that mercy should not be off the table. He described her downfall as painful, especially given her past influence and beauty, and called on Mahama to consider her case from a place of compassion.
He urged the former president to see her not just as a convict, but as a mother and a fellow Ghanaian deserving of empathy. In his view, redemption should be possible, and granting a pardon could reflect the softer side of leadership.
His appeal has sparked conversations online, with some supporting his emotional call for leniency while others maintain that justice must take its full course.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
