He complained of chest pains this morning – Brother of deceased Akwatia MP

 

he late Ernest Kumi

A brother of the deceased Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, has given an indication of what might have caused his sudden demise.

Speaking in an interview in the evening of July 7, Edmund Apoh revealed that the late Kumi complained of chest pains early in the morning and was rushed to the hospital.

“He travelled out of the region and returned this morning. We were told he complained about chest pains, his wife drove him to a private hospital, the health personnel tried all they could to keep him stable, but we lost him. We have lost a great pillar of our family, he was our only hope,” he tearfully narrated.

Mr Edmund Apoh

Ernest Kumi passed away suddenly on July 7; leaving his family, constituents, and the New Patriotic Party in the Eastern Region in shock and mourning. His victory in the 2024 elections came after a hard-fought and contentious battle. He became the Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the 9th Parliament, marking his first term in office.

Despite legal hurdles, he was sworn in, ready to serve his people with dedication. But just six months into his term as MP for Akwatia, tragedy has struck.

Now, his sudden death has left family, residents, and party members heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the loss.

“He was not sick, I am in disbelief, during the court proceedings, I was always with him. This is painful,” a female NPP party faithful said.

Another resident added, “We were looking forward for MP to provide job opportunities to our youthful population, his death is devastating. Such a calm and gentle soul.”

The Eastern Regional NPP in a statement described the MP, popularly known Akwatia Star boy as a dedicated public servant, whose death is untimely and a great loss to the party, his constituents, Parliament and the nation.

But beyond the grief, a political reality looms; the need for a by-election to fill the vacant seat. For now, Akwatia mourns.

Now, his sudden death has left family, residents, and party members heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the loss.

“He was not sick, I am in disbelief, during the court proceedings, I was always with him. This is painful,” a female NPP party faithful said.

Another resident added, “We were looking forward for MP to provide job opportunities to our youthful population, his death is devastating. Such a calm and gentle soul.”

The Eastern Regional NPP in a statement described the MP, popularly known Akwatia Star boy as a dedicated public servant, whose death is untimely and a great loss to the party, his constituents, Parliament and the nation.

But beyond the grief, a political reality looms; the need for a by-election to fill the vacant seat. For now, Akwatia mourns.