Ghanaian entertainment pundit, KOKA
Ghanaian entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA, has stirred controversy on social media following comments he made regarding the sudden death of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi.
In a video circulating on social media on July 8, 2025, KOKA alleged that certain individuals were behind the MP’s unexpected death.
He claimed that the late politician’s demise was the result of stress stemming from a legal battle over the legitimacy of his parliamentary seat.
“What is it about being an MP that someone’s life has to be taken? If I’m fighting you over something and my health deteriorates because of it, what would you call that? He is dead now, so let the one who wants the seat go for it.
“What killed him? Why are we in this situation? I encourage you to revisit the interviews that surfaced when issues about the seat came up. Then you’ll understand what I’m saying,” KOKA stated.
His comments have since gone viral, drawing heavy backlash from social media users who criticised him for being insensitive and reckless.
One user on X questioned KOKA’s reasoning, saying, “This guy’s stupidity keeps increasing every time he’s in front of a camera. So, MPs can’t die of natural causes anymore? Does everything have to be about politics?”
Another user, identified as Ted, commented, “This guy has become increasingly reckless with his public statements. He never reads the room before speaking.”
A third netizen, using the handle @Cylenca, added, “I’ve always said this guy is a fool. The things he says are beyond comprehension.”
Background
The Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, passed away on July 7, 2025, after a short illness.
Kumi, a first-time MP elected on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), had been at the centre of a high-profile legal dispute over the legitimacy of his seat in the aftermath of the 2024 parliamentary elections.
His death came just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned his contempt conviction related to the case.
Watch the video below:
“What is it about MP-ship that somebody’s life has to be taken?”
– Entertainment and political critic Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA reacts to the shocking death of Akwatia MP pic.twitter.com/SqthbW9imh
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) July 7, 2025
He should be asking himself and his party that question, is it not a normal trend for them, John Kumah, J.B. Danquah
— Je (@joromi_) July 7, 2025
I have always said this guy is a fool. He is so foolish in everything he does or say. Like it’s beyond comprehension
— PATELIS EDUCATION CONSULT (@cylenca1) July 7, 2025
@GhPoliceService Elements like this shouldn’t be allowed to make reckless statements and get away with it.
You’re not a pathologist!
You haven’t conducted any autopsy but here he is insinuating. Not cool at all.— Percy Amudjie (@amudjie55732) July 7, 2025
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