Unconfirmed reports indicate that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahanta West, Ebenezer Kojo Kum, is preparing to step down from his position.
Kojo Kum has communicated his intention to resign to the national NPP leadership twice, citing health reasons as the primary cause.
Despite the party’s leadership expressing a desire for him to continue, Kojo Kum’s family is adamant that he should resign due to his health condition.
Recently, he returned from the United States of America, where he underwent medical treatment.
Kojo Kum’s health struggles date back to 2021 when he fell ill, and he has been confined to his bed since then.
As a result, he previously resigned from his role as the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs on February 3, 2023, due to his deteriorating health.
If Kojo Kum indeed resigns, it would prompt the 3rd by-election of the 8th Parliament of Ghana. So far, the parliament has already witnessed two by-elections: the Assin North and the Kumawu by-elections.