The wife of the late former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah, Apostle Lilian Owusu, has finally broken her silence following news of her new marriage, which ignited talks on social media.
According to Apostle Lilian Owusu, she believes in forward ever and backwards never.
She asserted that when one is crying, God brings something to wipe one’s tears, adding that his new husband is not a replacement.
Apostle Lilian Owusu revealed she met her new husband at a business alliance and fell in love with him at first sight.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving service to her congregation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Apostle Owusu detailed, “When you are crying, sometimes he brings something to wipe your tears. I think over the years, if you know me, I believe in forward ever and backwards never. I have made up my mind to move forward at all costs.
“I will not allow pain to cage me. I have a lot to do. This is the culture of the family, no matter what comes, we look at the positive side, and we move forward, and by the grace of God… my prayers and my request, God carry a man to the house of God.
“They came for a business alliance, and it was love at first sight. As soon as he saw me, he pursued, and fortunately, it was just within the time I was ready, “she said.
She added, “We have been praying, and God has answered those prayers, has given us a calm man, and he is not a replacement; nobody has said we have gotten a replacement. “
“God knows your journey and he brings in people at particular times to support your journey. I thank God for bringing such a visionary, courageous and confident man into my life. I am moved by boldness, hard work, and visionary men”.
Her remarks follow news of her remarrying Samuel Aryeequaye, a year after the deputy minister’s demise.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah, died on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at the age of 45, years old leaving behind six children.
Apostle Lilian Kumah, at the time, clarified that her late husband had been battling a terminal disease for nearly a year after it was discovered by his doctors in Germany.
Speaking at a Thanksgiving service to mark the first anniversary of the former deputy minister’s death, on Sunday, March 6, 2025, Apostle Lilian Kumah disclosed some of the challenges her family has faced since his demise.
She revealed her family has experienced deep disappointments, with trusted people turning their backs on them.
Apostle Lilian stated, “What is painful is the disappointment, the betrayals, the rejections. People we thought would be there — the way they turned their backs on us. The lies, the deceptions”.
“But through it all, God has shown us that He is even more of a husband, father, and brother than John. He has kept us, sustained us, and we are still moving on.
“So, today, we call all of us here to join us to say thank you to God. As much as we want to cherish the memory of my late husband, a brother and a father, we also want to show appreciation to God for the strength, in particular,” she added.
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