Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined many in mourning the passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency.
In a tribute shared on his official Facebook page on July 7, 2025, the former president described the late MP as a cherished figure who was deeply admired by members of the New Patriotic Party and respected across political and social circles. "The legislator was adored and loved by party faithful and cherished by all who knew or shared acquaintances with him," he said.
Offering his condolences, he added, "My deepest sympathies go to his family, the House and the good people of Akwatia Constituency, at this unimaginably difficult time." He ended with a solemn prayer: "May he find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the last day of the resurrection, when we shall all meet again." The passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi has left a void in the Akwatia Constituency, where he was known for his commitment to community development and public service.
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