Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ernest Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025.

During a condolence visit to the bereaved family on Tuesday, July 8, Dr. Bawumia expressed profound grief, describing Kumi as not only a personal friend but one of his most steadfast allies in Parliament.

“We got the news while we were at the NEC meeting yesterday. Since then, we have not been able to recover from the shock,” he said somberly.

“Ernest was my friend, and I have always supported him—even during his campaign to become MP for Akwatia. Nobody in Parliament supports me more than Ernest; he always stood by me.”

Dr. Bawumia recounted what would become his final encounter with the late legislator just days before the tragic news. “Last Friday, he was at my house. We talked and laughed.

Nothing about him that day suggested he was unwell. That’s what makes this so hard to understand,” he said, visibly shaken.

Offering words of comfort to the grieving family, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that the pain of the loss extends far beyond the immediate relatives. “This difficult moment is not yours alone to bear. We all share in your grief. That’s why I am here — not just as a political figure, but as someone who has lost a dear friend.”

He concluded his visit with a promise of solidarity, assuring the family of his continued support. “Please, whatever decision you make about the burial arrangements, do not leave me out. I am with you through it all.”

The passing of Ernest Kumi has sent shockwaves through the New Patriotic Party and Parliament, cutting short the career of a young politician widely seen as a rising star.

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