In an exclusive interview with Asaase Radio, Arafat, claiming to be the son of the late waakye icon Auntie Muni, has revealed distressing details surrounding the potential cause of his mother’s death.
Arafat alleges that his mother’s passing was linked to complications arising from what he believes could be incorrect medication administered at the SSNIT Hospital.
“Mummy was sick. She was complaining of leg pain. So we took her to the SSNIT Hospital. I think they were giving her, I don’t know whether it was wrong medication, so she got complicated, a lot of complicated, so she herself was calling for discharge. When they discharged her, we went home. The next two days we saw that the sickness was… so we rushed to UGMC. This morning at 3:00 AM, she passed away,” he explained.
Arafat further disclosed that Auntie Muni had explicitly instructed them to take her to Tamale for burial, and they were meticulously following her wishes. “She said when she dies, we should take her to Tamale to bury her. So we followed the instructions she gave to us. This morning we are preparing to take her to Tamale for burial,” he added.
Auntie Muni, renowned for her delectable waakye sold at Labone junction in Accra for over 35 years, was reputed for never having reportedly argued with a customer. In addition to her culinary skills, she was known as a philanthropist, supporting numerous needy individuals in her community.
News of her demise has left many in a state of mourning, especially her loyal customers and admirers, who have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to her on social media.
The hospital, which provides healthcare to SSNIT staff, their dependents, and the general public, has yet to respond to this claim.