Former deputy Minister of Finance John Ampontuah Kumah who died in March was laid to rest at his hometown in Ejisu on Saturday, May 18.
John Kumah died at age 45 after a short illness.
Hundreds of mourners were in Ejisu to pay their last respect to Kumah who was also the Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency.
A government delegation led by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei Opare joined the family for the final funeral rites.
In a tribute, Vice President Bawumia said the news of Kumah’s death was devastating.
He said the late Kumah played a crucial role in his decision to run for president.
According to Dr Bawumia, Kumah was among the first party leaders to publicly urge him to run for the highest office and pledged his unwavering support, describing his demise as a personal blow.
He said that the late MP was part of his campaign team and was with him moving across the country, demonstrating his commitment to Bawumia’s presidential ambition.
Source: Graphic Online
