Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye: John Kumah's Widow Sparks Debate With Marital Advice to Women
- Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye offered marriage advice to Ghanaian women during a video from a church service sermon
- The late John Kumah's remarried widow urged women to prioritise career growth and development in their marriages
- Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye's latest marital advice has caused major uproar among many Ghanaian social media users
- YEN.com.gh spoke with Ama Nsroma, a counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, on Lilian Aryeequaye's marital advice
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Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye, the remarried widow of the late Ejisu MP and former Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, has courted attention following her latest advice to women concerning marriage.
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Speaking before her congregation at the Disciples of Christ Ministries on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Apostle Lilian, who remarried in December 2025, a year after her first husband's sudden demise, noted that even though marriage is good, it should never be considered a career.
The late John Kumah's widow advised women to focus on achieving their personal growth and self-development and never sacrifice them for any man.
"Marriage is good, but it is not a career. Follow your dreams. Don't sacrifice your dream for any man. If he doesn't believe in your dreams, don't believe in his own."
Apostle Lilian claimed that women tend to lose their beauty and become unattractive to their husbands after they become housewives.
The preacher noted that women should only agree to become housewives for a longer period after signing paper contracts with their husbands.
Counsellor on Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye's marital advice
Speaking to YEN.com.gh in an interview, Ama Nsroma, counsellor and head of the Nsroma Consult, discussed Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye's marital advice for women.
She said:
"Advice of this nature can yield both beneficial and detrimental outcomes, based on how it is interpreted. From a positive perspective, it inspires women to appreciate their worth, chase their career goals, and maintain independence, which is vital for contemporary relationships."
"Conversely, if it's misinterpreted, it could foster rivalry instead of collaboration within marriages, creating friction between spouses."
"Marriages in Ghana often integrate traditional values with modern expectations, so it's essential to communicate such messages carefully to cultivate partnership rather than division."
The X clip of Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye sharing her marriage advice with women is below:
Lilian Aryeequaye's marital advice stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Ntimexplores commented:
"As a servant of God, you shouldn’t say this. The Bible said a woman's glory is a man. After all the dreams, everything boils down to marriage. Stop putting this into your church members' heads."
JohnDoeRIP1 wrote:
"Someone’s marriage is going to be in chaos because of these sermons. You are indirectly telling women to avoid serving in marriages and go toe to toe with their husbands. You could have advice the women to be hard-working for themselves without instigating."
200_EMA_xx said:
"Only a woman without ambition would settle for being a housewife without pay. Comfort is a disease."
John Kumah's uncle defends Lilian over marriage
Meanwhile, the late John Kumah's uncle, Nana Susu Biribi, defended Apostle Lilian Aryeequaye after she got married for the second time a year after her first husband's tragic demise.
Social media erupted after news emerged that Lilian had married a young politician and diplomat, Samuel Aryeequaye, at a wedding ceremony held in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on December 19, 2025.
Her late husband, John Kumah, died at the young age of 45 from a short illness on March 7, 2024, leaving behind Lilian and their six children.
Days after the wedding, critics, including the late politician's brother, slammed Lilian for remarrying so soon after his death and also made several allegations against his late brother's widow.
During a service event at Lilian's Disciples of Christ Ministries (DOCM) on December 28, 2025, John Kumah's uncle and family head lashed out at critics over the harsh treatment the apostle had received because of her new marriage.
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He noted that he had no problems with his own wife getting married again after his death, as God had not specified a date for her to remarry in the Bible.
Nana Susu Biribi, a security chief of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stated that Lilian and her in-laws had already celebrated the one-year anniversary of the late John Kumah's death and that the family head performed all the customary rites to sever her ties with her late husband.
The Facebook video of John Kumah's uncle speaking about Lilian Aryeequaye's new marriage is below:
The late MP's uncle noted that the apostle had finished performing her widowhood rites and, as such, could move on with her life and get married to another man.
John Kumah's uncle called on critics to focus on their lives, stating that Lilian had not committed any sin or wronged her late husband's family with her new decision.
Nana Susu Biribi also called on her church members to ignore naysayers and support their apostle in her new marriage.
Lilian Aryeequaye prophesies doom for President Mahama
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Lilian Aryeequaye prophesied doom for President John Dramani Mahama.
In a video, John Kumah's widow had claimed that some individuals had conspired to cause chaos in the country.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
