We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, and our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. The widow of the late minister, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, has raised concerns regarding allegations made by media personality Captain Smart regarding the circumstances of her husband's death.
In a formal complaint to the Ghana Police Service, Apostle Lilian has requested clarification from Captain Smart regarding his claims that her husband was poisoned. During a live TV program, Captain Smart suggested that the late Deputy Finance Minister had been affected by food poisoning and also implied that Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was another potential target.
Apostle Lilian has expressed her distress over these allegations, labeling them as "misinforming and unfortunate." She is urging the police to investigate these claims in order to dispel the speculative narrative surrounding her husband's death.
The widow's pursuit of investigations into the claims made by Captain Smart is aimed at addressing the emerging conspiracy theories surrounding the minister's passing. It also serves as a signal to discourage individuals from making baseless and unfounded allegations on this matter.
We join Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah in her call for clarity and resolution in this matter and hope that the truth regarding the circumstances of John Kumah's passing will be revealed through a thorough and transparent investigation. Our deepest condolences remain with the family and loved ones of the late Deputy Finance Minister during this challenging period.
Read below the statement by John Kumah’s wife
JOHN KUMAH’S WIDOW DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM CAPTAIN SMART AMID POISONING ALLEGATIONS
Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, the widow of the late John Kumah is reportedly seeking answers, through the Ghana Police Service, from Captain Smart, a TV and Radio presenter at Onua TV, on statements the latter reportedly made about the health battles of the now deceased Deputy Finance Minister.
On 21st February 2024, Onua TV published a video in which the presenter alleged that the Deputy Finance Minister, was severely suffering from the effects of food poisoning while other politicians were targets. The presenter also raised caution about alleged plots to assassinate or defame other persons with political, religious, and business interests; allegations which have heightened anxiety among citizens and political stakeholders alike.
In a complaint to the Police, Mrs Kumah has indicated the allegation by Mr. Smart as misinforming and unfortunate, adding to the suffering and pain of the family of the late Mr. John Kumah, who doubled as the Member of Parliament for Ejisu and a Deputy Finance Minister. She has additionally requested the Police to investigate the basis for the claims by Mr. Smart.
The lawmaker passed away in the early hours of 7th March 2024 from causes that are yet to be revealed to the general public.
The widow’s quest for investigations into the claims by Mr Smart is likely to set aright the emerging conspiracy discourse surrounding the lawmaker’s passing while signalling to other persons without basis to desist from further publishing spurious or unfounded allegations on the matter.
The development further adds a layer of public concern on the frequent release of sensitive and accusatorial information by Mr. Smart, often with threats of revealing full evidence but stopping short of same.
-source citinewsroom | curated by Tetteh Belinda | Ghana Crimes
