The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has reportedly passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, following a brief illness.
He was serving his first term after winning the fiercely contested December 2024 parliamentary election .
Ernest Kumi, around 41 years old, served as the NPP Member of Parliament for Akwatia in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
His tenure was marked by a protracted legal dispute over his election, culminating in a contempt conviction and a bench warrant in early 2025, later overturned by the Supreme Court in June, reaffirming his parliamentary status.
Kumi contributed to legislative work on the Lands and Natural Resources Committee and the House Committee.
Academically accomplished, he held an MSc in Defence and International Politics, an MBA, an LLB, and a BSc.
The absence of official statements from the NPP and Parliament leaves questions around funeral plans and political response.
A by-election in Akwatia is anticipated and could carry significant weight, as the constituency is a known swing seat, potentially influencing parliamentary balance and party momentum ahead of the 2028 elections.
Await official statements from the NPP, Parliament, and the family of Ernest Kumi, particularly regarding the confirmed cause of death, currently reported as a short illness.
The Electoral Commission is expected to announce by-election arrangements for the Akwatia seat.
Parliament may also deliver formal tributes during its next sitting, with eulogies likely from across the political divide.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
