Following the tragic death of Hon. John Kumah, a member of parliament for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), rumors have circulated that his wife, Apostle Lilian Kumah, may run for the Ejisu Constituency seat in his honor. If this development pans out, it will be the latest example of a pattern where spouses have succeeded their late political partners. Wives of dead members of parliament in Ghana often run for the seats held by their husbands, hoping to carry on their political legacy.
A prominent case in point is Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, who, upon her husband's demise, assumed the role of Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. Similarly, when her husband, the late Ekow Hayford, was elected to the Mfantsiman Constituency, his wife, Hon. Ophelia Hayford, succeeded him.
Following this line of reasoning, the NPP leadership's decision to let Apostle Lilian Kumah run for the Ejisu Constituency seat should come as no surprise. This would be a fitting tribute to John Kumah, who passed away, and it would also give the people who had put their faith in him something to look forward to.
There will be obstacles and chances for Apostle Lilian Kumah if she chooses this route. She has to demonstrate her competence and ability to adequately represent the Ejisu Constituency's interests, even though she might gain from name recognition and the sympathy vote. People in Ghana may accuse her of being a "bloody widow," and the minority in Parliament will undoubtedly criticize her harshly. Apostle Lilian Kumah and the NPP leadership will make the final call. If she were to enter politics, though, her campaign would be examined and monitored by many, both for and against her.
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Cindy: Death is inevitable allow the dead to rest and let the living continue to work on the death behave.
Haruna: Hmm this is sad indeed may his soul rest in peace
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