Lilian Kumah, Widow of Late Ejisu MP John Kumah, Remarries One Year After Her Husband's Death
- Lilian Kumah has tied the knot to a new man, over a year after losing her first husband, John Kumah, on March 7, 2024
- Footage from the late Ejisu MP's widow's private wedding ceremony held in Obuasi surfaced on social media
- Many Ghanaians took to social media to share mixed reactions to Lilian Kumah's wedding ceremony
- YEN.com.gh spoke with Ama Nsroma, a counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, on Lilian Kumah's second marriage
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Apostle Lilian Kumah, the widow of the late former Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency, John Kumah, remarried on Friday, December 19, 2025, over a year after her husband died in sad circumstances.
Source: Facebook
Reports indicate that the General Overseer of Disciples of Christ Ministries tied the knot with an Accra-based politician and philanthropist, Samuel Aryeequaye, at a wedding ceremony held in Obuasi, Ashanti Region.
The private event, attended by close family members, friends, and church associates, marked a new chapter in the life of the apostle following the untimely death of her husband, who was the then-Deputy Minister for Finance, on March 7, 2024.
Footage shared by Gossips24 TV on Facebook showed Lilian and her bridesmaids, including her daughters, preparing for her wedding ceremony inside a plush room.
Other footage showed the late John Kumah's widow speaking at her wedding ceremony and sharing a heartwarming moment with her new husband.
Counsellor on Lilian Kumah's new marriage
Speaking to YEN.com.gh in an interview, Ama Nsroma, counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, discussed Lilian Kumah's second marriage and the public reactions to it.
She said:
"There is no fixed timeline for when a widow should remarry. Grief is personal, and healing does not follow a calendar. What matters is emotional readiness, clarity of purpose, and peace of conscience."
"When remarriage attracts public reaction, the couple must stay grounded in their decision, limit engagement with public opinion, and allow time and consistency to speak louder than explanations."
Watch the Facebook video below:
The Instagram photo of Lilian Kumah and her new husband, Samuel Aryeequaye, at their wedding ceremony is below:
What happened to John Kumah?
John Ampontuah Kumah, a deputy minister for finance under the previous Akufo-Addo-led NPP government, died at the young age of 45 from a short illness on March 7, 2024.
The former Ejisu constituency, who had been earmarked by many as a potential running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 elections, was reportedly en route to Accra in an ambulance when he was confirmed dead at Suhum in the Eastern Region.
According to reports, Kumah was visiting his constituency when he fell ill, leading to his admission to the Suhum Government Hospital. The young politician was being rushed to the capital for medical treatment after his health rapidly deteriorated.
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The Parliament of Ghana suspended sitting for a while when news of his untimely death emerged. He left behind his wife, Apostle Lilian Kumah and their six children.
Aside from his political career, Kumah was also a renowned businessman and a lawyer. He was the founding Managing Director of Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction firm.
The late Ejisu MP also founded the Aduaprokye Chambers. He was the Managing Partner of the law firm.
Lilian Kumah's wedding stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users in reaction to Apostle Lilian Kumah's wedding below:
Darlingdee Yesu Ntsele Noko commented:
"The only lesson here is for the men. If women decide to change men as they do. They will all go mad."
Ellen Dogbey wrote:
"You people are talking as if women don't deserve happiness too, a man can marry less than a year, but a woman cannot, right? Waiting for that long shows she loved her late husband."
Harrison Papa commented:
"Lawyer Maurice Ampaw married 6 months after his wife died. So what’s the problem with her marrying again after almost two years since her husband died?"
Lilian Kumah sues Agradaa's baby daddy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Lilian Kumah sued Agradaa's baby daddy, Seth Otupri Ntim, over an alleged Gh¢14.5 million theft case.
According to court documents, John Kumah's widow accused the televangelist's ex-partner of allegedly siphoning money from her late husband's company's account without her authorisation.
Lilian Kumah pursued the legal case against Seth Otupri Ntim after reporting him to the Regional CID, Accra and causing his arrest.
Source: YEN.com.gh
