- Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo led a delegation of NPP officials to visit the home of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi
- Nana Akufo-Addo was seen in a vulnerable moment, looking overwhelmed with emotions over the tragic loss of the party’s legislator
- Ernest Kumi died on Monday, July 7, 2025, after suffering a heart attack amid a hard-fought legal battle over the legitimacy of his 2024 election win
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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was overwhelmed with emotions during a visit to the home of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Kumi.
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Akwatia died on Monday, July 7, 2025.
According to his brother, Kumi complained of chest pains and was consequently rushed to the Lister Hospital in Accra.
He died shortly after arrival at the hospital, as all attempts to save him proved futile.
Ernest Kumi’s death occurred a few months after he was sworn in as the MP for Akwatia following a difficult court battle.
His victory in the 2024 Parliamentary elections was challenged in court by the losing National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Henry Yiadom Boakye.
The NPP MP was charged with contempt after he flouted a court order not to hold himself out as the MP for the area, but was later cleared.
Akufo-Addo visits Ernes Kumi’s widow
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, former President Nana Akufo-Addo visited the home of Ernest Kumi to commiserate with his family.
The two-term Ghanaian President was accompanied by a high-powered delegation of NPP officials.
He arrived in a convoy of vehicles, grabbing the attention of onlookers in the area.
The former President stepped out and entered the home, where they were welcomed.
Despite entering in a smiling mood, Akufo-Addo was seen in a video looking overwhelmed with emotion while he was introduced to the gathering.
In another video seen by YEN.com.gh, Akufo-Addo was seen in a solemn conversation with the late MP’s widow.
The TikTok video is below.
Akufo-Addo pays tribute to Daddy Lumba
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Nana Akufo-Addo paid tribute to the late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba.
Akufo-Addo visited Lumba’s home at East Legon on Friday, August 1, 2025, following his untimely passing.
The former president praised the late musician for the significant contributions he made to his political career, noting that he helpe him gain popularity in various societies across the country.