Chief of Takrowaso, Osabarima Owusu Nketia I, on Friday afternoon, July 25, led the family of the late Hon. Ernest Kumi, former Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency, to pay a courtesy call on the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
The visit was to enable the family to officially inform the Speaker and Parliament of Mr Kumi’s demise. On behalf of Parliament, Speaker Bagbin extended his deepest condolences to the family of the late legislator.
He lauded Mr. Kumi’s commitment to Ghana’s democratic development, noting that his tireless advocacy for his constituents and his steadfast dedication to national progress will be forever remembered and cherished. The Speaker also stated that Parliament will work closely with the bereaved family to ensure Mr. Kumi is accorded a befitting burial.
Mr. Kumi, who was serving his first term as Member of Parliament for Akwatia on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), passed away earlier this month.
On Tuesday, July 8, a delegation from the leadership of Parliament visited the family of the late MP to express their condolences. The team was led by the Leader of the House, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. Other members of the delegation included Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, and Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, among others.
Clad in black amidst a sorrowful ambience, they signed a book of condolence on behalf of the House.
Parliament adjourned shortly on Monday, July 7, after the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin sadly informed the House about the sudden death of the Member of Parliament of Akwatia Hon. Ernest Kumi.
