Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Kumah, 45, has died.
The New Crusading GUIDE learnt that the Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti region, died yesterday, in an ambulance from the Ashanti region enroute through Accra to Germany for medical care.
While on the way, family sources say his condition became very critical and the ambulance branched to the Suhum Government Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His body has since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
The Ministry of Finance which officially announced the death of the former deputy minister stated in a post on its X platform, stated “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Deputy Minister for Finance and MP for Ejisu Constituency, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah. May he rest well in the Lord.”
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also mourned Dr John Kumah when he said that the efforts of the late deputy Finance Minister were instrumental in advancing the government’s economic agenda, and ensuring that the fruits of the progress were equitably shared amongst all segments of society.
Mr Akufo-Addo described John Kumah as Ghanaian patriot par excellence.
In a Facebook post, Mr Akufo-Addo said “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the sudden death of the Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Hon. John Ampontuah Kumah, whose untimely passing has left us all bereft of a bright, energetic light in our midst.
“I knew him very well both in my days as Leader of the Opposition and as President of the Republic, and his warmth, humility, and genuine concern for others endeared him to me and to all who crossed his path. His unwavering dedication to service, his tireless commitment to the betterment of our nation, and his profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency, which he served with great enthusiasm and devotion as a Member of Parliament.
“He was the first Chief Executive Officer of the new entity I set up in my first term, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP). He distinguished himself in that office, and, therefore, merited his promotion to the office of Deputy Minister for Finance, where he brought not only expertise and skill, but also a deep sense of compassion and empathy to his role. His efforts were instrumental in advancing Government’s economic agenda, and ensuring that the fruits of our progress were equitably shared amongst all segments of society. He was a Ghanaian patriot par excellence.
“To his wife, children, family and the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency and across the nation, I offer my deepest condolences. on their great loss. May God bless him, and allow his soul to rest in perfect peace in His Bosom until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again.”
John Kumah’s constituency in the Ashanti region has been thrown into despair following his demise with many of his constituents wailing over the death of the MP.
Parliament also adjourned sitting to Friday, March 8 following the death of the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah. The minority leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in a brief statement, expressed sadness over the passing of his colleague MP for Ejisu.
Dr Ato Forson said he was shocked over the death adding that a comprehensive statement would be issued after the meeting.
Also in a Facebook post, vice president, Dr Bawumia described the late John Kumah as “A truly committed member of our administration, and party, who dedicated his all to the success of our endeavours. Rest well, John.”
The late John Kumah left behind a wife and six children.
John Ampontuah Kumah, popularly called Lawyer John Kumah, in Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, is commonly described by his constituents as a man of integrity with a focus on job creation and inspires hope for the future in both young and old.
He was the founding Managing Director of Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction firm with footprint construction projects all over Ghana.
Upon becoming a lawyer, he founded the Aduaprokye Chambers and was the Managing Partner of the law firm, until the President appointed him as CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) in 2017.
At the helm of NEIP, he oversaw the training of 45,000 start-ups in three years, under the Presidential Business Support Programme, and supported 10,000 beneficiaries, leading to the creation of numerous jobs for the youth all over the country.
He has over 17 years of continuous working and leadership experience which exhibits his creativity, innovation and resourcefulness in creating jobs, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting youth development. He was adjudged the most Efficient, Prominent Government Appointee in 2018 and was listed among President Akufo Addo’s top 20 Most Humble and Respectful Appointees in 2019.
As a loyal member of the NPP, he has worked for the party from the grassroots since 1992. He is the founding father of the Young Patriots, a youth political activist and pressure group of NPP. He is a member of the Communication Team of the NPP.
