Alexander Afenyo-Markin and the late Ernest Kumi
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has eulogised the late Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, describing his passing as a devastating loss to both the House and his constituents.
Speaking in Parliament on Monday, July 7, 2025, he said the MP’s death had come as a shock to everyone, as there were no signs of ill health in the days leading up to the tragedy.
“We know this is sudden; it was unexpected. The member was not seen as someone who was unwell, and therefore, we are all in pain,” he said. “But as we always say, God knows best,” he added.
The Member of Parliament for Effutu recounted Ernest Kumi’s impressive academic and professional record.
“Mr Speaker, he brought remarkable credentials to this House. His contributions at both plenary and committee levels were profound and are well known to all,” the Minority Leader said.
The late MP, affectionately known as the “Akwatia Star Boy,” passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Ernest Yaw Kumi was a first-time MP for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and had recently been in the news due to legal challenges surrounding his election victory.
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