Controversial evangelist and former fetish priestess, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa or Mama Pat, has finally addressed the uproar over a viral video that shows her receiving a $1,000 cash gift from Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
Speaking during her Sunday church service on May 18, Nana Agradaa offered what she described as a “spiritual explanation” for the widely discussed incident. She told her congregation that she had anointed her face with a spiritual product she calls Lucky Oil—which she claims was sourced from Israel—before stepping out that day. According to her, the unexpected cash gift from Gyamfi moments later was divine confirmation of the oil’s spiritual potency.
“I didn’t ask for money. I didn’t expect it. But favour located me in the midst of a crowd,” she proclaimed. “This shows the oil is not ordinary—it brings financial breakthrough and divine connection.”
Agradaa used the moment to promote the Lucky Oil to her followers, encouraging Ghanaians seeking financial transformation, travel opportunities, or business success to embrace the product by participating in her services. She insisted that several testimonies have already emerged from those who have used the oil, claiming it holds the power to change lives.
The video, which surfaced online earlier this week, quickly went viral and sparked a wave of public criticism. Many questioned the appropriateness of the gesture, especially given Gyamfi’s political status and the religious setting in which the incident occurred.
In response to the backlash, Sammy Gyamfi issued a statement on his verified social media account, expressing regret for the incident. He clarified that the gift was a personal gesture that has been misinterpreted and apologized for any embarrassment it may have caused to the NDC and its leadership.
“I did not intend to cause public outrage or bring disrepute to the party. I acknowledge the concerns and sincerely apologize for any misunderstanding,” Gyamfi said.
Despite the controversy, Nana Agradaa remains unshaken, reaffirming her faith in the spiritual efficacy of the oil and her mission to deliver “miracles and favor” through divine tools.
Watch the video here.
