Ernest Yaw Kumi: Relatives Of NPP MP Breakdown In Tears, First Video From Family House Evokes Sorrow
- A video showing the reactions of relatives of Ernest Yaw Kumi after news of the MP's demise has left many saddened
- The women in the video wept uncontrollably as they struggled to come to terms with the MP's death
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have sympathised with the bereaved family in their time of grief
The atmosphere was one of sorrow at the family house of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, in Akyem Wenchi in the Eastern Region.
A video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the Facebook page of UTV on July 7, 2025, showed relatives of the late NPP MP wailing uncontrollably following the loss of their loved one.
Source: Facebook
The women, who were yet to come to terms with his passing, rolled on the floor in anguish.
News of Ernest Yaw Kumi's death was reported on Monday afternoon and confirmed by the Minority leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin
Details surrounding his demise remain sketchy, with NPP stalwarts taking to social media to mourn the loss of the MP.
The Adisadel College alumnus died at the age of 40.
Brother speaks on Ernest Kumi's demise
The brother of Ernest Yaw Kumi has chronicled events leading to the demise of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia.
Speaking to UTV on July 7, the visibly distraught young man said the NPP stalwart, upon his return from a trip that very day, complained of chest pain and was rushed to Lister Hospital in Accra.
He bemoaned that efforts to stabilise his condition were unsuccessful, as he was not responding to treatment. It was at that point that the hospital relayed the news to their family that their loved one had passed away.
“He travelled and arrived this morning. When he returned, he complained of chest pain and was taken to the Lister Hospital. He was given a drip, but it was noticed that the fluid wasn’t flowing. Later, his wife was told that the NPP MP was not responding to treatment and had died.”
Parliament mourns Ernest Kumi
The Parliament of Ghana has also expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its member.
In that vein, the leadership on Tuesday, July 8, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, to express the House’s sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.
The delegation included MPs from both the Minority and Majority, including the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and his Minority counterpart, Mahama Ayariga.
Others in the delegation were Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Frank Annor Dompreh, Habib Iddrisu, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Collins Adomako-Mensah, MP for Afigya Kwabre North and Dominic Nitiwul, MP for Bimbilla
Watch the video below:
Reactions to Ernest Kumi's passing
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have sympathised with relatives of the late NPP MP.
Juliana Yaa Asiedu reacted:
"Now, when you meet someone, turn back and look at him or her again, because you might not see them again. Death is striking left and right. What hurts me is premature death, someone’s helper, someone’s beneficiary, bringing afflictions to the world. Aden?"
Charles Ayeebo replied:
"So sad. May his soul rest in peace. A young guy like that just passed away, it's very painful. Let's put politics aside; the guy was good."
Okyeman Ba Nana Kwame opined:
"He was my godfather, uncle, brother, family, and a destiny changer. My father gave me a life in the Ghana Prisons Service even when he was not an MP. I can't even hold it. Death is wicked."
Eddy Blay reacted:
"We are living on rented soil, calling ourselves humans, yet we do not know who paid the rent or when the owner will come for the keys. We walk on dust that will one day claim us back. We laugh with borrowed breath and dance on the ground that waits in silence. Each day, we rise and sleep as if we own time, but time is not ours, and the ground is not ours. We are tenants of the unknown."
John Kumah dies
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.
The Ejisu MP’s death was announced on social media on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Lilian Kumah, wife of the late Joh Kumah, clarified that the NPP stalwart died after succumbing to a terminal illness.
Source: YEN.com.gh
