The Tema High Court A, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Janet Anima Maafo, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of a defamation case against Patricia Oduro, popularly known as Agradaa, by gospel musician Empress Gifty Adorye.
Madam Oduro, who was absent in court and represented by her husband Mr Angel Asiamah, is to reappear before the court on October 10, 2025.
The defendant, who is currently serving a 15-year jail term at the Nsawam Prison, was sued by Mrs Adorye in May 2025 for defamation, requesting the court to award costs of GH₵20 million against her for allegedly damaging her (Empress Gifty) image through false claims and allegations on social media.
The adjournment followed a new application filed by counsel of Agradaa to amend the entry of appearance of the defendant, arguing that her permanent place of abode had changed after her incarceration.
The lawyers explained to the media at the court premises that the operations of the law did not permit the defendant whose permanent place of abode is in a different region to appear before it hence the need to present a new application to the court.
Lawyers for Mrs Adorye, corroborating the defendant’s counsel, noted that Agradaa’s lawyers wanted the case to be transferred to the Eastern Region for the easy conveyance of the defendant, adding that the application would be heard before they (plaintiff’s lawyers) could move their application for an injunction.
He said that the application presented by Agradaa’s lawyers was a deliberate process to delay the trial.
He added, however, that the court had given the defendant the opportunity to move her application on the adjourned date.
The lawyer indicated that, as counsel for the plaintiff, they would oppose the application, arguing that the case should still be heard at the Tema High Court.
