The Spokesperson for the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West and Minister of Chieftaincy Ebenezer Kojo Kum has denied claims that the lawmaker has died.
News of the MP’s death gathered further momentum after a publication by Ghanaweb.
The lawmaker has reportedly been unwell for sometime now. His condition has gained attention due to the numbers challenge the ruling party is having in the attempt to pass e-levy in Parliament.
Speaking to Takoradi-based Radio 360 Wednesday morning the spokesperson Barnabas Annan confirmed the MP has been ill for sometime now but denied he was dead.
“Take it from me the honourable minister is alive, God willing we will soon hear from him, he is not dead as Ghanaweb and other news portals are reporting.
“It is true he was taken ill, but he is responding to treatment. He is not dead,” he said.
He warned Ghanaweb to desist from such reports.
Meanwhile, Ghanaweb has issued a retraction and apology to the MP.
“The publication was erroneous and lacked due diligence on our part. The mistake was due to incorrect information supplied by a trusted source,” Ghanaweb said.
