May God allow your soul to rest peacefully in his bosom – Akufo-Addo mourns John Kumah

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed sadness at the news of the passing of Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah.

In a post on Facebook, the President prayed for God to allow the soul of the deceased to rest peacefully in his bosom.

“To his wife, children, family and the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency and across the nation, I offer my deepest condolences on their great loss.

“May God bless him, and allow his soul to rest in perfect peace in His Bosom until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again,” President Akufo-Addo said.

John Kumah passed away on Thursday, March 7.
He was on his way from the Ashanti Region to Accra when he passed in an ambulance.

According to information gathered from sources, he was to take a flight to Germany this evening to receive medical care.

Read President Akufo-Addo’s statement on the death of the Deputy Finance Minister below.

I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the sudden death of the Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Hon. John Ampontuah Kumah, whose untimely passing has left us all bereft of a bright, energetic light in our midst.

I knew him very well both in my days as Leader of the Opposition and as President of the Republic, and his warmth, humility, and genuine concern for others endeared him to me and to all who crossed his path. His unwavering dedication to service, his tireless commitment to the betterment of our nation, and his profound passion for uplifting the lives of the people of Ejisu and Ghana were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency, which he served with great enthusiasm and devotion as a Member of Parliament.

He was the first Chief Executive Officer of the new entity I set up in my first term, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP). He distinguished himself in that office, and, therefore, merited his promotion to the office of Deputy Minister for Finance, where he brought not only expertise and skill, but also a deep sense of compassion and empathy to his role. His efforts were instrumental in advancing Government’s economic agenda, and ensuring that the fruits of our progress were equitably shared amongst all segments of society. He was a Ghanaian patriot par excellence.

To his wife, children, family and the New Patriotic Party in the Ejisu constituency and across the nation, I offer my deepest condolences on their great loss.

May God bless him, and allow his soul to rest in perfect peace in His Bosom until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again.