{"id":159908,"date":"2024-03-08T06:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/08\/im-devastated-by-john-kumahs-passing-his-loss-is-irreplaceable\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T06:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T06:27:48","slug":"im-devastated-by-john-kumahs-passing-his-loss-is-irreplaceable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/08\/im-devastated-by-john-kumahs-passing-his-loss-is-irreplaceable\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m devastated by John Kumah&#8217;s passing; his loss is irreplaceable"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed profound grief over the death of Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kumah, a 45-year-old MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, passed away on Thursday, March 7, following a short illness, according to family sources.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Wontumi, in a statement, shared his fond memories of Dr. Kumah, who was there for him in a critical time of need, referring to his passing as a \u2018shock\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed his devastation upon learning about John Kumah\u2019s death, whom he referred to as \u2018his good friend and brother.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party mourned the loss of his friend, emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of his loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy good friend and brother John Kumah. My heart is heavy. My eyes are full of tears. I am devastated and distraught. I have lost a loyal friend and faithful brother whose loss is simply irreplaceable, not only to me but to the region as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read below the statement by Chairman Wontumi\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CHAIRMAN WONTUMI MOURNS HIS BROTHER AND FRIEND, LAWYER DR. JOHN KUMAH<\/p>\n<p>My good friend and brother John Kumah. My heart is heavy. My eyes are full of tears. I am devastated and distraught. I have been struggling to find the appropriate words to describe how I feel right now, because I know how you would have reacted if I were in your position. It is a mixed feeling of disbelief and shock. And this unfortunate news takes me back to some few months ago.<\/p>\n<p>I remember how you stood by my side and ensured that I survived at the time that I was helplessly dying. Little did I know that I was going to survive only for me to be confronted with this devastating news of your passing months later.<\/p>\n<p>I have lost a loyal friend and faithful brother whose loss is simply irreplaceable, not only to me, but to the region as well.<\/p>\n<p>Rest well, my brother. We will surely meet in heaven one day.<\/p>\n<p>Your brother and friend,<br \/>Chairman Wontumi<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/p>\n<p>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:<strong> https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed profound grief over the death of Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. 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