Ernest Yaw Kumi: Close Friend of the Late MP Shares an Update on the Widow’s Condition, Video
- A video of a close friend speaking about the current condition of Ernest Yaw Kumi’s immediate family has left many saddened
- He recounted a poignant moment at the hospital and called on Ghanaians to remember them in prayer
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions on the passing of the young MP
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Collins Adomako-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre and a close friend of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has appealed to Ghanaians to remember the family of the late MP in prayers
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM, the MP recounted the deeply moving moment when he met the widow of Ernest Yaw Kumi, seated close to the remains of her late husband at the hospital, hoping for a miracle.
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He lamented that the widow of Ernest Yaw Kumi and his family were going through a tough time, hence the need for Ghanaians to remember her and her kids in their prayers.
"I don’t think anybody should go through this pain. Nobody should go through what she is going through now. What is painful is that with the advent of the internet, the news had already gone viral on social media before the family got to know.
When we went to the hospital, my fear was for the kids, because they were sent to school while she came to the hospital. Today, kids of school-going age have phones. People can even tell the kids that their dad is dead. This is difficult. Let’s pray for the lady and her children. Her husband was forty-one years old, so you can imagine the lady’s age."
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Ernest Yaw Kumi is reported to have died at the Lister Hospital on July 7, 2025, after complaining of chest pain.
MP shares health risks linked to the job
The Member of Parliament for Sissala West has raised serious health concerns associated with being a parliamentarian in the country.
Speaking as a panellist on Channel One TV, Mohammed Sukparu, who was mourning the loss of his colleague Ernest Yaw Kumi, said the stress of being an MP is so intense that it can lead to high blood pressure.
He alleged that between 70 to 80 per cent of Ghana's parliamentarians were hypertensive, and even opened up on how some MPs had died.
“Ernest was in the chamber on Thursday, and he went to Takoradi on Saturday. He returned on Sunday and was preparing for his moot court yesterday. He had just finished writing his final exams at the Ghana Law School. He died yesterday morning,” he added.
Akufo-Addo mourns Ernest Yaw Kumi
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has mourned the passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia.
He took to Facebook on Monday, July 7, expressing that Ernest Kumi, who was adored and cherished by all, was no more. He said he was “devastated” upon hearing the news, highlighting Kumi’s popularity among party supporters and his positive standing among constituents and acquaintances alike.
“I am devastated to learn of the passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia Constituency. The legislator was adored and loved by party faithful and cherished by all who knew or shared acquaintances with him.”
Akufo-Addo then extended his heartfelt condolences to Kumi’s grieving family, the Parliament of Ghana, and the residents of Akwatia.
“My deepest sympathies go to his family, the House, and the good people of Akwatia Constituency, at this unimaginably difficult time.”
He concluded his tribute with a prayerful message, wishing Kumi eternal peace in the afterlife.
“May he find peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again.”
At the time of writing this report, the video had racked up over 200 likes and 13 comments.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to update on Ernest Kumi's family
Social media users have expressed pain over the passing of the NPP stalwart.
Abdul Ganiu stated:
"Read the room, Dr. This is not about you, with the greatest of respect, sir. No one stood by you as Ernest did? Wow! What message does this send to the others who have been with you through thick and thin?"
Benedict AD reacted:
"We all know that we've lost a young, vibrant MP, but don't lie just to appease the family."
Derick Yella commented:
"Ehhh. The way people lie at others' funerals. It's like I should fake my death and see what people will say.
John Kumah passed away
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the former Deputy Minister of Finance and MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, John Kumah, also passed away in March 2024.
Lilian Kumah, the wife of the late MP, clarified that her late husband died after succumbing to a terminal illness.
The late MP was hailed as a hardworking man, a good leader and someone who fought to institute positive change
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
