{"id":159824,"date":"2024-03-07T22:01:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/07\/john-kumah-helped-restore-macroeconomic-stability\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T22:01:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:01:41","slug":"john-kumah-helped-restore-macroeconomic-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/07\/john-kumah-helped-restore-macroeconomic-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"John Kumah helped restore macroeconomic stability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ministry of Finance has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah.<\/p>\n<p>The 45-year-old MP reportedly died on Thursday, March 7, after a brief illness, according to sources close to the family.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the Ministry paid tribute to Dr. Kumah, emphasizing the crucial role he played in implementing reforms to restore Ghana\u2019s macroeconomic stability since 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince January 2021, the late Dr. John Kumah has been a valued member of our Leadership Team driving reforms to restore macroeconomic stability and economic transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry offered prayers for his wife, children, and family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this difficult period, we join Ghanaians and several well-wishers, who are still in shock, to pray for divine comfort for his beloved wife, children and family. May his dear and gentle soul find eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord,\u201d the Ministry said in its statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1026448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/finance-kuma.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1071\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2014\u2014-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Finance has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. 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