By Vivian Amoah
An appellate court has revised the custodial sentence imposed on Patricia Asiedu, known publicly as Agradaa, reducing it from 15 years to one year after a successful appeal.
The ruling, delivered on Thursday, February 5, 2026, followed a reassessment of the punishment earlier imposed by a lower court in relation to fraud-related offences.
In its decision, the court held that while the conviction remained intact, the length of the original sentence was disproportionate, warranting a downward adjustment. The court therefore substituted the 15-year jail term with a one-year sentence.
Although detailed reasons for the reduction are yet to be published, legal observers note that appellate courts are empowered to intervene where sentences are deemed excessive or inconsistent with established sentencing principles.
The ruling has renewed public discussion about sentencing standards and the role of appellate courts in ensuring fairness and proportion.
