Ghanaian MPs Mourn the Death of Their Colleague Ernest Kumi

• The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, has died of a suspected heart attack at age 40
• Kumi represented Akwatia in Parliament and was praised as hardworking and dedicated
• His death has shocked fellow lawmakers, many of whom paid tribute on social media

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana are mourning the loss of their colleague, Ernest Kumi, who passed away on Monday, 7 July 2025.

Ernest Kumi, the MP for Akwatia in the Eastern Region, reportedly died of a heart attack at the age of 40.

Following this unfortunate news, many Ghanaian lawmakers have taken to social media to pay tribute to their late colleague, acknowledging his contributions to the country's legislative body.

Kumi's colleagues have described him as a dedicated and hardworking individual who made significant contributions to Parliament.

They have expressed their condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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The news of Ernest Kumi's passing has sent shockwaves through Parliament, with many lawmakers reflecting on his legacy and the impact he had on the country's legislative processes.

His contributions to the nation's development will be remembered for years to come.

Member of Parliament, Asunafo North in the Ahafo Region, on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Haruna Mohammed, said he is deeply saddened by the demise of the Akwatia MP.

"Deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Hon. Ernest Kumi, MP for Akwatia. His dedication to public service and commitment to his constituents will be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and the people of Akwatia. May his soul rest in perfect peace," he wrote.

The Minority Chief Whip, and MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, extended his condolences to the family of the late Ernerst Kumi.

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"May the Lord keep you, my brother; Hon. Ernest Kumi! Deep condolences to the family and the entire Caucus. Difficult to bear!"

Eric Edem Agbana, MP Ketu North in the Volta Region said he has been left heartbroken by the death of Ernest Kumi.

"Oh Ernest. You broke my heart deeply. Bro, is this all there is to the struggle? What happened to all the discussions we had last week. Oh. Death. Lord have mercy on us," he wrote on Facebook.

Other Ghanian mourn Ernest Kumi

Other Ghanaians on social media have paid tribute to the late MP following his untimely demise.

YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:

@AnnanPerry said:

"You will suffer to survive, make a life, help people, and suddenly die at a young age. Rest in Peace Ernest Kumi."

@SaddickAdams commented:

"Ernest Yaw Kumi didn’t enjoy this Akwatia Member of Parliament seat even for brief. From his primaries issues to 2024 election dispute to contempt convictions all that for this? Cruel world."

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@Nanaquami545 also commented:

"Sometimes, I wish life could show us the future so that we don't waste time on things that aren't gonna be ours forever. Rest in peace, Hon.Ernest Kumi."

Ejisu MP John Kumah dies after short illness

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a deputy finance minister and Ejisu MP, John Kumah, died after a short illness.

He was 45 years old and left behind a wife and six children.

In politics, he had also served as the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh