Presenter with Wontumi Radio, Oheneba Asiedu has alleged that deputy finance minister, John Kumah refused to be treated after doctors suspected food poisoning.

According to him, the deceased together with the Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), (Chairman Wontumi ) was diagnosed of food poisoning after consuming guinea fowl meat (akomfem).

He added that he reached out to a member of Dr Bawumia’s team who got some members of the Vice President’s medical team to assist after Wontumi started behaving unusual.

“I called Kamar, he is part of Bawumia’s team. So he called someone. So a top doctor of Bawumia and two other nurses came.Instantly, they placed about 7 drips of water on Chairman and injected him,” he said, adding that “I heard the doctor say they suspect food poisoning and so they are going to treat them on food poisoning.”

According to him, John Kumah felt he was okay and so he was not treated. “It was only Chairman who was treated. John Kumah’s reaction was not like Chairman’s,” he reiterated.

John Kumah passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

According to reports, he collapsed in his office and was swiftly transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Subsequently, due to a decline in his condition, he was flown out of the country.

The cause of his death is currently unknown and has taken the country by shock.

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Kumah, was known for his diverse roles as a Lawyer, Entrepreneur, and dedicated Politician.

He is survived by Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, and six children.

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