Parliament Heads To Visit Bereaved Family Of Akwatia MP

The leadership of Parliament has announced a visit to the family of the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, who passed away in the early hours of Monday after a short illness.

Breaking the news on the floor of the House, the Minority Leader expressed deep sorrow, stating that Kumi’s death was a significant blow to the NPP Caucus, the Akwatia Constituency, and the Parliament of Ghana. He recalled seeing the late MP actively participating in parliamentary duties just last week.

The Minority Leader then appealed to First Deputy Speaker Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, who was presiding, to adjourn the House so members could come to terms with the loss.

“Colleagues, let’s take heart as we continue our service to Mother Ghana,” he said.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga echoed the sentiment, describing it as “one of the saddest days in Ghana’s Parliament”. He extended the House’s condolences to Ernest Kumi’s immediate family.

Following the appeal, the House was officially adjourned, with proceedings set to resume on Tuesday, 8th July 2025.

LIVE | Leadership of Parliament Visits family of late Akwatia Member of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Kumi to express condolences of the House following his sudden passing yesterday, 7th July, 2025. pic.twitter.com/ovwNXNvpL8

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Source: Nkonkonsa.com