Agradaa, 3 Others hauled Over Obscene Material Charges
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Patricia Aseiduwaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, along with three others, faced arraignment before the court on charges relating to possession and distribution of obscene material, among others.

The charges, detailed under the Criminal Offences Act of 1960 and the Cyber Security Act of 2020, allege that Patricia Aseiduwaa possessed nude pictures of Prophet Emmanuel Appiah for public exhibition.

Additionally, she stands accused of non-consensually sharing intimate images of the prophet with intent to cause serious emotional distress.

Enoch Owusu Kissi, Charles Omane, and Emmanuel Kofi Gyasi, co-accused in the case, are alleged to have conspired with Aseiduwaa to publish and discuss the aforementioned images without the prophet’s consent during a television program aired on Thunder TV, now known as Today’s TV.

The program, “Yi Wasum,” reportedly featured discussions where disparaging remarks about the prophet’s nudity were made.

Emmanuel Appiah Fomum, the complainant and a resident of Teshie, testified against Aseiduwaa and her associates, claiming emotional harm and distress caused by the public exposure of his intimate images without consent.

During the arraignment, Aseiduwaa pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The court, presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh granted her bail in the sum of GH¢200,000, requiring two sureties, each to be justified.

The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications under Ghanaian law regarding privacy rights and the dissemination of sensitive material without consent.

The prosecution, led by legal representatives, presented evidence outlining how Aseiduwaa and her associates allegedly orchestrated the distribution of the obscene material through various media channels, including social media platforms like WhatsApp.

The trial is set to continue as the defendants prepare their defense against the charges, which include possession of obscene material and conspiracy to commit crimes under the Cyber Security Act and the Criminal Offences Act.

For now, the accused remain under bail conditions as the court proceeds with the trial, marking a pivotal moment in Ghanaian legal history concerning the boundaries of media ethics and personal privacy rights.