The father of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, John Kumah, has expressed his belief that his son is now in a peaceful and contented state.
He revealed that his son had returned home to partake in the 67th Independence Day celebrations on March 6, 2024. Unfortunately, Dr. Kumah, who also served as a Deputy Finance Minister, fell ill and was unable to fulfill his duties as intended.
“He called the constituency Chairman to inform him he was in town but could not attend the celebration due to ill health so he should get in touch with one Prince for GH₵10,000 to mark the celebration,” he said in an interview with Nhyira FM.
When they went to bed that night, Mr. Kumah revealed, he was restless and had trouble falling asleep, but every time he went to see how his son was doing, he was soundly asleep.
“I didn’t understand what was happening but finally, day broke and we were going about our duties normally. We looked at me very quietly throughout the day and will smile.
“I asked what the problem was and he just told me it was nothing but from what I saw during those last moments, I’m convinced he knew where he was going and is happy,” he recounted amidst tears from mourners who had gathered at their residence in Ejisu.
The health of the MP was reported to have worsened, prompting the mobilization of an ambulance to transport him to Accra due to his inability to board a flight.
While en route to Accra on Thursday, his condition allegedly became critical, leading the ambulance to divert to the Suhum Government Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
His body has been transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further arrangements.