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The final funeral rites for the late Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, will take place today, Saturday, May 18, 2024.<\/p>\n

According to the family\u2019s directives, the funeral arrangements will be held at Onwe, a suburb of Ejisu, where his one-week observation was also conducted.<\/p>\n

The sudden passing of John Kumah on March 7, 2024, sent shockwaves throughout Ghana, leaving a void in both the political and personal spheres. He passed away at the age of 45, survived by his wife and six children.<\/p>\n

A wave of sorrow swept over relatives, sympathisers, and constituents as they assembled to witness the arrival of his remains on Friday.<\/p>\n

The late MP\u2019s remains were conveyed to Ejisu and later to his Donaso residence for the burial and final funeral rites, which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024.<\/p>\n

Funeral Arrangements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laying in State: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwe Roman Catholic School Park, beginning at 5 am.<\/p>\n

Burial Service: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwe Roman Catholic School Park, commencing at 10 am.<\/p>\n

Interment: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Aduapakye Royal Cemetery.<\/p>\n

Final Funeral Rites: Onwe Roman Catholic School Park, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024.<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Onwe Roman Catholic School Park.<\/p>\n

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