A lawyer representing controversial evangelist Agradaa has insisted that her past conviction does not invalidate her spiritual calling, stressing that no label imposed by society can erase what he described as a divine mandate.
Speaking in response to growing public debate over Agradaa’s credibility as a minister of God, the lawyer argued that faith and calling are not determined by an individual’s past mistakes but by personal transformation and purpose. According to him, reducing Agradaa’s ministry to her criminal history ignores the core principles of Christianity, which emphasize repentance, redemption, and grace.
“The ex-convict tag is a legal and social description, not a spiritual verdict,” the lawyer stated. “Agradaa’s calling as a minister of God is not conferred by public approval or withdrawn by public criticism. It is rooted in her faith and her conviction that God has called her to ministry.”
Agradaa, who has remained a polarizing figure in religious and social circles, has faced renewed scrutiny following references to her past during recent public discussions. Critics argue that her history undermines her moral authority, while supporters insist that her journey reflects the very essence of redemption preached in Christian doctrine.
Her lawyer maintained that the criticism reflects a misunderstanding of religious leadership. He noted that many biblical figures revered today had troubled pasts before assuming roles of spiritual significance. “If perfection were a prerequisite for ministry, there would be no ministers at all,” he said, adding that Christianity is founded on the belief that lives can be transformed regardless of past failures.
The statement has reignited conversations about accountability, forgiveness, and the role of personal history in public ministry. While some members of the public continue to call for higher ethical scrutiny of religious leaders, others argue that permanent disqualification based on past convictions contradicts the message of salvation and renewal.
Agradaa herself has not directly addressed the latest wave of criticism, but close associates say she remains focused on her ministry and spiritual work. They insist that her message resonates with followers precisely because of her past, which they say allows her to connect with people seeking change and restoration.
As the debate continues, the lawyer emphasized that legal history and spiritual calling should not be conflated. “Society may choose to remember the past,” he said, “but faith is about what a person becomes after it.”
