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The family of John Kumah has slated the one-week observance of the passing of the Deputy Finance Minister on March 28, 2024.<\/p>\n
The family at a meeting with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House said it would need the support of the state to give Mr. Kumah a befitting burial.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson for the family, Kwesi Owusu Twumasi said the family is devastated by the death of John Kumah.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo on his part described John Kumah as one of the new crop of leaders the NPP was grooming to take up leadership roles in the party.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo highlighted Kumah\u2019s contributions, stating, \u201cSince I became the leader of this party, I can say among the men in this party, John Kumah was a great person. During my first tenure in office, I established the National Innovation Programme to help the youth, and he was the leader. When I won the second term, I decided to promote him to Deputy Finance Minister due to his hard work and dedication. I believed he would have been a great leader for our party.\u201d<\/p>\n
The President expressed his sadness at the loss of John Kumah, highlighting his potential and the impact he had within the party.<\/p>\n
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