Ernest Kumi: Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Weeps At Late NPP MP's Funeral, Video
- A video of an emotional incident that ensued at the funeral grounds of Ernest Yaw Kumi has left many people sad
- It all happened when Kojo Oppong Nkrumah began to shed tears as the casket of the late NPP MP was brought to the funeral grounds
- Netizens who thronged the comment section of the video have sympathised with the bereaved family on their loss
The rank and file of the New Patriotic Party thronged Akwatia in the Eastern Region to attend the funeral of Ernest Yaw Kumi on December 6.
Source: TikTok
A moving scene that caught the attention of many occurred when the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayeribi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, was seen shedding tears at the event.
The NPP MP, who sat next to Sammy Awuku, could not control his tears as the golden casket of the late former Akwatia MP was brought to the burial grounds.
A video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the TikTok page of Magical TV showed him simply picking his handkerchief to wipe his eyes, after which he put his spectacles back and tried to compose himself.
The emotional video, captioned “Hon Kwadwo Oppong Nkrumah can’t control his tears as the body of late Hon Ernest Kumi arrives at his residence for the final funeral rite,” has generated over 5,000 likes and 70 comments.
Ernest Kumi's widow pays tribute
Mavis Kumi, the widow of Ernest Kumi, also left attendees emotional with a powerful tribute at the funeral grounds.
She expressed sorrow over the demise of her husband but promised to cherish the memories they both shared and to keep him in her heart and love him always.
“I love you, babe, and in my next life, I would still choose you again. You fought a good fight and will forever be my baby. I love you,” she said in tears.
The funeral was well attended by both NPP and NDC stalwarts who came to honour Ernest Yaw Kumi, who died on July 7, 2025, in Accra.
At the time of writing the report, the video had generated over 20,000 likes and 200 comments.
Watch the video below
Peeps console Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video expressed condolences to the grieving family.
Madam Speaker commented:
“Lesson: Life is more important than money and fame. Now the poorest person in the world is more important than Honorable Ernest Kumi.”
Maame Ama added:
“Lord, as we are about to enter 2026, deliver us from any untimely deaths ahead of us. Send forth your angels to protect us and seal our souls with Thy precious blood.”
Safe Electronics Hub added:
“So Ghana media won’t even allow people to pour their hearts out in peace anymore? Ahbaaa, everywhere and everything is camera.”
NPP MP John Kumah dies
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that former Deputy Minister of Finance and MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, John Kumah, had died.
The NPP MP passed away in March 2024, and confirmation of his demise was made public on social media on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Lilian Kumah, widow of the late John Kumah, explained that the NPP stalwart died after succumbing to a terminal illness.
Source: YEN.com.gh
