Dr. Cecilia Owusu Tutu Danquah, President of the Ghana National Association of Certified Counsellors has emphasized the timeless principle that “in life, you reap what you sow,” adding that there is often a grain of truth in every rumour.
Speaking on Bryt Adekyee Mu Nsem with Kwamina Sam Biney on BRYT 99.1 FM on Monday, July 7, 2025, Dr. Danquah offered her perspective on the ongoing public discourse surrounding Evangelist Mama Pat, formerly known as Nana Agradaa.
According to her, many Ghanaians continue to be influenced by traditional beliefs inherited from their ancestors. These deep-rooted cultural norms, she explained, lead some people to view certain practices as normal, despite societal progress and modernization.
Her comments follow the sentencing of Nana Agradaa—real name Patricia Asieduaa—by an Accra Circuit Court on July 3, 2025. The controversial religious figure was handed a 15-year prison term for her involvement in fraudulent religious activities.
Dr. Danquah further stated that the issue goes beyond the pursuit of money. She pointed out that some individuals, fully aware that they lack genuine support systems, still choose to engage with such figures when the promise of material gain arises—not out of necessity, but driven by selfishness and greed. She described this behavior as a sign of immaturity.
Addressing the nation, she cited the Bible, saying: “Lack of knowledge causes my people to perish.” She expressed that many victims fall prey to such schemes due to ignorance and an unwillingness to seek truth or learn from experience.
She called for greater responsibility in how children are raised, urging parents and guardians to instill values that foster good citizenship and critical thinking. In times of confusion or difficulty, she advised turning to respected elders for wisdom rather than blindly following those who claim to be “men of God,” yet only contribute to misinformation and public unrest.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Amuzu Priscilla.
