Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, led a powerful party delegation to Ejisu in the Ashanti Region for the one-week funeral observation of the late MP for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah.
Thousands of mourners from the region gathered in his hometown, Onwe, for the traditional remembrance preceding the main funeral.
As news of Dr. Bawumia’s arrival spread, scores of people rushed out to catch a glimpse of him. Many led him in a slow procession from the main street to the funeral ground, chanting his name.
Accompanied by his wife, Samira, Dr. Bawumia exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries, including traditional rulers.
The atmosphere turned emotional when the Vice President reached the dais reserved for family members of the deceased, including his mother and wife. Dr. Bawumia gave the late MP’s mother, who was in uncontrollable tears, a warm embrace before consoling other family members.
The Vice President’s delegation included Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei Opare; NPP National Chairman, Steven Ntim; NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua; Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State; MPs; Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako; Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah; and several government appointees.