Akufo-Addo, Bawumia Join NPP Leaders at Ernest Kumi’s 40-Day Observance

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday gathered in solemn remembrance of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, as hundreds of mourners converged at the Akyem Wenchi Durbar Grounds for his 40-Day Observance.

The event drew the party’s top brass, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and 2024 flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.

Also in attendance were Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey, Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah, Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, New Juaben South MP Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, Atewa East MP Abena Osei Asare, Akuapem North MP Sammy Awudu, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha.

Other stalwarts, including former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong and former Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, were also expected to join the commemoration.

Speaking to Channel One TV, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua described Kumi’s passing as a devastating blow to the party.

“Considering how he worked hard and the challenges he endured, even after winning the election, losing him is a big setback to the party. On Tuesday, we are hopeful that the people of Akwatia will honour his legacy by rallying behind Solomon Asumadu,” Kodua said.

Ernest Yaw Kumi died weeks after securing the Akwatia parliamentary seat, and his memory continues to inspire tributes from across the political divide.