Agradaa Overjoyed as She Hugs President Mahama at National Day for Prayer, Video Warms Hearts
- Ghanaian televangelist Patricia Asiedua, also known as Agradaa, was overjoyed during her encounter with the President at the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving celebration
- Agradaa hugged the President and remarked that she would be content even if she didn’t go to Heaven, thanks to the President's hug
- Netizens who saw the video were equally delighted and praised the President for being humble and receptive to the televangelist
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Popular Ghanaian televangelist, Patricia Asiedua, also known as Agradaa, could not contain her joy after meeting President John Dramani Mahama at the National Thanksgiving Day celebration.
Agradaa was among the dignitaries who graced the maiden edition of the event, which was initiated by the current administration and held at the Forecourt of the State House on July 1, 2025.
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Evangelist Mama Pat had the privilege of meeting the president and hugged him in a video which has gone viral on social media.
Wearing a lovely white dress and walking alongside her husband, Asiamah, Agradaa was exchanging pleasantries with other guests, including prominent pastors, when she spotted the President.
She quickly walked towards him, greeted and briefly hugged him. The President was receptive to the gesture and smiled warmly before proceeding to greet Asiamah.
"How are you?" he asked Asiamah, who responded with a firm handshake.
Agradaa speaks after encounter with President Mahama
Agradaa, overwhelmed with joy, spoke to the media about her meeting with the President. She said she was blessed to have met the President and remarked that she would be content even if she didn't go to Heaven after her encounter with the first gentleman of the country.
Watch the video of Agradaa speaking about her meeting with the President below:
Agradaa meets Owusu-Bempah at National Thanksgiving event
Agradaa and Apostle Dr Isaac Owusu Bempah met at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, amid their feud.
The two religious leaders appeared to have settled their issues as they had a warm interaction at the event.
Agradaa and Apostle Dr Isaac Owusu Bempah's encounter at the event triggered reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Profile of Agradaa
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, alias Mama Pat, rose to prominence in the Ghanaian media landscape over a decade ago as a traditional priestess formerly known as Nana Agradaa.
Agradaa, who became famous for her so-called money-doubling scheme called Sika Gari, left many of her followers in disbelief in 2021 after she renounced her role and converted to Christianity.
The outspoken religious leader then announced that she had founded a new church, the Heaven Way Church, and was now an Evangelist.
She has remained vocal on social media, taking on some prominent Christian leaders, notable among them being Apostle Ernest Owusu-Bempah.
In March this year, famed gospel musician Empress Gifty Adorye filed a defamation lawsuit at the Tema High Court against Agradaa. Empress Gifty has made four claims and is demanding a sum of GH¢20,000,000 for damages related to slander and libel.
National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
The maiden edition of this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving was a success, as the event was observed across various districts across the nation.
President John Dramani Mahama, who joined other Christian leaders to observe the event at the Forecourt of the State House, was optimistic that God would change Ghana’s fortunes after some years of economic crisis.
This year's event was centred around the theme: "Reset, Reflect, and Renew for National Prosperity."
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Agradaa's encounter with President Mahama triggers reactions
The video of Agradaa's encounter with President Mahama has gone viral and triggered various reactions from netizens.
While some were delighted over their engagement, others cautioned the President in the comments section.
@Nana wrote:
"We won’t have peace of mind this week."
@Kofi Chipsikisses wrote:
"This coming Sunday, Agrada get ein topic already 🤣🤣🤣(The mahama hug)."
@Precious ♥️♥️♥️ wrote:
"Guys I hope our president is still alive?"
@Ayigbe1 wrote:
"I swear JM doesn’t know agraa."
@Abukariamda1 wrote:
"JM JM JM how many times did I call you yoo."
Man stops Cardinal from gifting dancer money
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man faced widespread backlash after preventing Cardinal Turkson from giving money to a cultural dancer.
This happened during the maiden edition of the National Day for Prayer and Thanksgiving held on July 1, 2025, at the forecourt of the State House.
Netizens were furious over the man's conduct and blasted him in the comments section of the video.
Source: YEN.com.gh
