Despite a press release from John Paintsil’s communications department on Tuesday, the controversy surrounding the Ghanaian footballer is not yet resolved. The Ghanaian police have decided to continue investigations to determine the cause of the argument between the footballer and his wife.
Furthermore, questions arise about why John Paintsil was in the hospital on Tuesday. The suicide theory, initially put forward in the Ghanaian press, could find support in updates made by the player on his Blackberry Messenger. A disturbing message stating, “I will rest in peace… goodbye beloved,” was posted before the announcement of his hospitalization. This suggests that the Black Stars defender may have attempted to take his own life. After leaving treatment, he posted another message, saying, “It didn’t go far. Thanks, guys,” seemingly expressing gratitude for his survival.
John Paintsil has been making headlines for several days, following his arrest over the weekend for attacking his wife with a knife. His wife sustained a cut under her eye during the incident.
