GENERAL NEWS

45-year-old father of nine commits suicide over hardships

A 45-year-old father of nine children has allegedly killed himself over economic hardship leaving the wife into a state of shock at Adankwame in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti.

 

Mr Kwasi Agyei, according residents in the area had been complaining of economic hardship and his inability to take care of the nine children prior to his death.

 

 

The deceased, reportedly died after drinking something suspected to be a poison leaving behind the nine children to the care of his jobless wife.

 

Wife of the deceased, Akosua Asantewaa  in an interview with OTEC News Jacob Agyenim Boateng, on Monday May 8, 2023 said her husband died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

 

 

“I have just giving birth to our ninth child and because of that have been livig with my mother in our family house, my late husband visited and asked that i bring him food, i took my time prepared the food and upong geeting to the room i saw him lying on the floor”.

 

“I later saw a liquid on a small bottle suspected to be a poison and so i raised alarm and he was immediately rushed to the hospital “.

 

“He died a day after and we were told that  the substance he drunk was poison ”

 

Now i have been left with nine children to cater and with no job, i am just wondering what i will do to provide for the children.

 

 

Madam Akosua Asantewaa said she will need Ghc2000 to start her petty trading business in order to stand on her feet again to make ends meet.

 

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button