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John Kumah: Deputy Finance Minister And Ejisu MP Dies After Short Illness
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John Kumah: Deputy Finance Minister And Ejisu MP Dies After Short Illness

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • A deputy finance minister and the Ejisu MP, John Kumah, has died after a short illness
  • Kumah was aged 45-years-old and left behind a wife and six children following his passing
  • In politics, he also served as the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme

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John Ampontuah Kumah, a deputy minister for finance, has reportedly died, according to media reports.

Kumah was also the Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.

John Ampontuah Kumah dies
John Kumah was 45-years-old. Source: John Ampontuah Kumah
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The media reports cited sources close to the late MP's family following his death.

He was en route to Accra in an Ambulance when he was confirmed dead at Suhum in the Eastern Region.

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Parliament suspended sitting for a while when news of his passing broke.

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Kumah, a 45-year-old MP, reportedly died after a short illness. He left behind a wife and six children.

His passing has sparked an outpouring of emotions online.

Kumah was the founding Managing Director of Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction firm.

He also founded the Aduaprokye Chambers and was the Managing Partner of the law firm.

In politics, he served as the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme upon appointment in 2017.

He became the Ejisu MP in 2021 and was also made a deputy minister.

Kumah was a noted advocate for the youth during his time in politics.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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