Akufo-Addo Overwhelmed With Emotion As He Storms Late Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi’s Residence
- Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led a delegation of NPP officials to visit the home of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi
- Nana Akufo-Addo was seen in a vulnerable moment, looking overwhelmed with emotions over the tragic loss of the party's legislator
- Ernest Kumi died on Monday, July 7, 2025, after suffering a heart attack amid a hard-fought legal battle over the legitimacy of his 2024 election win
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was overwhelmed with emotions during a visit to the home of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi.
Source: TikTok
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Akwatia died on Monday, July 7, 2025.
He had gone on a trip the previous day and returned early in the morning when he fell ill.
According to his brother, Kumi complained of chest pains and was consequently rushed to the Lister Hospital in Accra. He died shortly after arrival at the hospital, as all attempts to save him proved futile.
The politician died of heart failure, according to a statement read on the floor of Parliament on behalf of the Speaker, Alban Bagbin.
Ernest Kumi’s death occurred a few months after he was sworn in as the MP for Akwatia following a difficult court battle.
His victory in the 2024 Parliamentary elections was challenged in court by the losing National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Henry Yiadom Boakye.
In February 2025, a Koforidua High Court found Kumi guilty of contempt after he defied an interim injunction barring him from presenting himself for swearing in as an MP.
The court issued a bench warrant for his arrest, citing his failure to attend court hearings and his disregard for the court's authority.
Kumi later won a victory at the Supreme Court, but his supporters claimed the legal battle took a toll on him and left him stressed.
Akufo-Addo visits Ernest Kumi’s widow
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, former President Nana Akufo-Addo visited the home of Ernest Kumi to commiserate with his family.
The two-term Ghanaian President was accompanied by a high-powered delegation of NPP officials.
Source: Facebook
He arrived in a convoy of vehicles, grabbing the attention of onlookers in the area. And, despite entering in a smiling mood, Akufo-Addo was seen in a video looking overwhelmed with emotion while he was introduced to the gathering.
The TikTok video is below.
In another video seen by YEN.com.gh, Akufo-Addo was seen in a solemn conversation with the late MP's widow.
The former President later signed the book of condolence for Ernest Kumi, before he left the residence, having completed his mission.
The TikTok video of Akufo-Addo with Ernest Kumi's widow is below.
Akufo-Addo pays tribute to Daddy Lumba
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba.
Akufo-Addo visited Lumba's home at East Legon on Friday, August 1, 2025, following his untimely passing.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
