President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sudden demise of Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Hon. John Ampontuah Kumah. The untimely passing of Kumah, described as a bright and energetic light, has left a void in the hearts of those who knew him.
In a statement, President Akufo-Addo reminisced about his close association with Kumah during his tenure as Leader of the Opposition and as President of the Republic. He highlighted Kumah's warmth, humility, and genuine concern for others, qualities that endeared him to both the President and everyone who crossed his path.
Kumah's dedication to service, tireless commitment to the nation's betterment, and profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were acknowledged by the President. Described as a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu constituency, Kumah served as a Member of Parliament with great enthusiasm and devotion.
The late Deputy Minister for Finance played a significant role as the first Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) established during the President's first term. President Akufo-Addo noted that Kumah distinguished himself in that role, earning his promotion to the office of Deputy Minister for Finance. In this capacity, he brought expertise, skill, compassion, and empathy to his duties, contributing to the advancement of the government's economic agenda and ensuring equitable sharing of progress across society.
President Akufo-Addo extended his deepest condolences to Kumah's wife, children, family, and the NPP in the Ejisu constituency and across the nation. He concluded the statement with a prayer for the departed, wishing that God blesses him and allows his soul to rest in perfect peace until the Last Day of the Resurrection when all shall meet again. The nation mourns the loss of a Ghanaian patriot par excellence in the person of John Ampontuah Kumah.