Parliament is still in a state of mourning a day after the announcement of the passing of the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah.
Death of Dr John Kumah: Most MPs wearing black in Parliament today; John Kumah's seat tied with a red cloth. #JoyNews pic.twitter.com/fSkwTBdTzQ
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) March 8, 2024
On Thursday, March 7, the unexpected news of the Deputy Minister's passing resulted in the suspension of the Parliament's afternoon session.
Today, March 8, both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs gathered in the chamber wearing black to mourn the late John Kumah.
The seat that he once occupied in Parliament was adorned with a red ribbon.
The vacancy created will be occupied after a bye-election has been held.
Background
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has passed away aged 45 years.
The Ejisu MP died in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a short illness.
He was survived by his wife, Apostle Lilian Kumah, and six children.
Latest Stories
-
PUWU hoists red flags nationwide over gov’t plan to privatize ECG and NEDCo
3 hours -
Kwame Yesu’s latest project blends raw emotion with rap precision
4 hours -
Court remands Mobile Money robbery suspect into police custody
5 hours -
BIDEC and Ghana Dance Association engages Ghana Tourism Authority on dance tourism
5 hours -
Ghana pushes forward with National AI policy through multi-stakeholder engagement
6 hours -
Mahama pays tribute to late Pope Francis
6 hours -
W/R police clamp down on crime: Suspects arrested for vehicle theft, gold robbery, galamsey
6 hours -
This Saturday on Newsfile: Chief Justice suspension and galamsey take centre stage
6 hours -
GIMPA GRASAG inaugurates study rooms, business centre to support academic work
6 hours -
Be circumspect with selection of new investors for Damang Mine – ACEP to government
6 hours -
Chieftaincy Institution in Ghana at a Crossroads – A Perspective by Andrews Kofi Anokye (KOANS)
7 hours -
Offinso highway robbery: Police mount hunt for killers of bus conductor
7 hours -
‘We will fish him out’ – DCOP Teye-Cudjoe vows to arrest soldier behind Nyinahin shooting
8 hours -
Traditional leaders laud AngloGold Ashanti’s youth dev’t initiatives in Obuasi
8 hours -
Cyra Pamela Koranteng resigns as Judicial Secretary, deputy elevated
8 hours