You did it too soon – John Kumah’s brother opens up on widow remarriage
Tensions have risen within the family of the late Ejisu Member of Parliament, John Kumah, following reports that his widow, Apostle Lillian Owusu, remarried barely a year and a half after his death.
News of the marriage emerged on December 19, 2025, after images and videos surfaced online showing Apostle Lillian Owusu marrying Samuel Aryeetey at a ceremony in Obuasi, Ashanti Region.
The news quickly went viral, sparking intense debate on social media over the timing and cultural implications of her remarriage.
John Kumah, a former Deputy Minister of Finance, passed away on March 7, 2024, at the age of 45 after a brief illness. Widely regarded as a rising star in Ghanaian politics, he was thought to have potential for a future presidential bid before his untimely death.
Amid the public discussion, John Kumah’s family has now spoken out. In a video posted on the TikTok page Koforidua Flowers, the late MP’s brother openly criticised Apostle Lillian Owusu, saying her remarriage came “too soon” after his brother’s death.
He claimed that the timeline of her new marriage raised suspicions within the family. He alleged that the widow may have been involved with her new husband while John Kumah was still alive, a claim that remains unproven and reflects his personal opinion.
The late MP’s brother noted that John Kumah’s funeral was held in May 2024, and by June 2024, Apostle Lillian Owusu officially began the one-year widowhood period traditionally observed in their culture. Based on this timeline, he argued that her remarriage came shortly after the culturally mandated mourning period, which he believes lacked sensitivity.
He also expressed disappointment that the widow did not formally inform John Kumah’s family of her intention to remarry.
In his remarks, he highlighted that John Kumah had invested heavily in his wife and children during his lifetime, including supporting Apostle Lillian Owusu’s ministry and constructing a modern church auditorium, among other expenses.
According to him, the family expected a higher level of courtesy and communication from the widow before she made the decision to remarry…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>
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