National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, describing it as a major blow to the party and Parliament.
Speaking in an emotional interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Nana B said the news was difficult to accept.
“Sometimes, it’s even hard to believe what the Bible says — that we should give thanks to God for everything,” he said. “How do you thank God for something like this? It’s painful. But the Bible says we must give thanks, so we do, even when it’s hard,” he mourned.
Nana B recounted how he received the news during a National Executive Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters on Monday morning.
“We were discussing matters about Ablekuma North when our Director of Administration and Finance showed me the news on the internet. I was shocked and heartbroken,” he said.
According to him, the atmosphere in the meeting changed completely.
“I later saw the Regional Chairman returning to the meeting in tears. We had to pause everything. Executives like our General Secretary, Minority Leader, and other senior members were all visibly crying. That tells you how deeply this has affected the party,” he added.
Nana B praised the late MP for his dedication and intellect, noting that Ernest Kumi was one of the party’s most promising young politicians.
“He was a very brilliant and intelligent young man — deep in his submissions and hardworking. He had just overcome a legal battle regarding his seat and was ready to make his mark in Parliament. Unfortunately, that opportunity has been taken from him,” he lamented.
“This is a big blow to the NPP and Parliament. We’ve lost a rising star.”
The details surrounding Mr. Kumi’s death remain unclear, but reports indicate he died after a short illness.
Tributes have since been pouring in from both sides of the House and across the political spectrum.
