Ghanaian boxing personality Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has broken his silence following the sentencing of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa, with a direct appeal to President John Dramani Mahama for mercy.
Agradaa, who rose to prominence as a traditional priestess before rebranding herself as a Christian evangelist, was sentenced on July 3, 2025, by an Accra Circuit Court. She was convicted of defrauding her followers in a case that has reignited public debate over spiritual exploitation and fake prophecy-driven scams.
The verdict, widely praised as a milestone in holding religious figures accountable, drew applause from many Ghanaians who see it as a warning to other self-styled prophets. But Bukom Banku has taken a very different stance.
Emotionally reacting to the court’s decision, Banku said he found the 15-year sentence unbearably harsh and urged Mahama to step in and grant a presidential pardon. He acknowledged Agradaa’s misconduct but insisted that the punishment was more severe than the situation warranted.
While calling for compassion, Bukom Banku didn’t excuse her actions. He sharply criticized her for repeatedly defrauding the public, hiring thugs to intimidate victims, and arrogantly showcasing her misconduct on social media. He expressed disappointment that someone with such visibility and beauty would continue down a destructive path instead of reforming her ways.
His remarks reflected a conflicted perspective, part outrage, part sympathy. He warned that such a long incarceration could break Agradaa mentally or even lead to her death. For him, the issue transcends legality and touches on human empathy.
Banku appealed to Mahama not only as a political figure but as a symbolic “father of the nation,” arguing that the pain would be deeply personal if Agradaa were any Ghanaian’s parent. His plea has stirred fresh discussion about the balance between justice, mercy, and the political influence in matters of crime and punishment.
Watch Banku’s appeal in the video below.
