Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, the widow of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, is demanding a thorough police investigation into allegations suggesting her husband's demise resulted from food poisoning.In an official complaint to the Ghana Police Service, she specifically called for a probe into the claims made by Mr. Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as "Captain Smart," who asserted that the late Minister fell victim to food poisoning.

On February 21, 2024, Onua TV aired a video in which the presenter raised concerns about the Deputy Finance Minister suffering from the effects of food poisoning.The allegations extended to other politicians, including Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).The presenter also expressed worries about potential plots to harm or defame individuals with political, religious, and business interests, causing heightened anxiety among citizens and political stakeholders.

In her complaint to the Police, Mrs. Kumah denounced Mr. Smart's allegations as "misinforming and unfortunate," emphasising the additional suffering and pain inflicted on the late Mr. John Kumah's family.The Deputy Finance Minister, who also served as the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, passed away on March 7, 2024, under circumstances yet to be disclosed to the public.

The news of his untimely passing sent shockwaves throughout the entire country, prompting tributes from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, government officials, and members of the New Patriotic Party, as well as opposition parties.President Akufo-Addo expressed deep sadness, describing John Ampontuah Kumah as a "bright, energetic light" lost from their midst.

John Kumah, aged 45, passed away at the Suhum Government Hospital while en route to Accra and subsequently to Germany for medical treatment, according to his spokesperson, Bismarck Twumasi.He is survived by his wife and six children.