President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed grief at the sudden death of the Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Ampontuah Kumah.
John Kumah, 46, passed away on Thursday after a short illness, the family announced.
On his Facebook wall, President Akufo-Addo wrote, “I knew him very well both in my days as Leader of the Opposition and as President of the Republic, and his warmth, humility, and genuine concern for others endeared him to me and to all who crossed his path.
“His unwavering dedication to service, his tireless commitment to the betterment of our nation, and his profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
“He was a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency, which he served with great enthusiasm and devotion as a Member of Parliament.”
The President continued, “He was the first Chief Executive Officer of the new entity I set up in my first term, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP).”
“He distinguished himself in that office, and, therefore, merited his promotion to the office of Deputy Minister for Finance, where he brought not only expertise and skill but also a deep sense of compassion and empathy to his role.”
The Deputy Minister of Finance’s efforts, according to President Akufo-Addo, were instrumental in advancing the government’s economic agenda and ensuring that the fruits of the government’s progress were equitably shared amongst all segments of society.
“He was a Ghanaian patriot par excellence,” he stated.
“To his wife, children, family and the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency and across the nation, I offer my deepest condolences. on their great loss”.
“May God bless him, and allow his soul to rest in perfect peace in His Bosom until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again,” the President ended.
Rex Mainoo Yeboah, ISD
