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  • MP for Ahanta West debunks rumors of his resignation

    MP for Ahanta West debunks rumors of his resignation

    Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahanta West, Ebenezer Kojo Kum, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has denied rumors circulating about his desire to resign.

    Addressing these reports for the first time in an interview on Angel TV, on Sunday, July 30, 2023, which was monitored by GhanaWeb, the Ahanta West legislator strongly rejected any claims suggesting that his family is urging the NPP leadership to allow him to step down from his position.

    He clarified that he has not submitted any letter to the party, informing them of his intention to resign as an MP.

    “I have not written any letter to the party that I want to resign. I have not even written one letter, let alone the two being reported.

    “I went to parliament on Friday. I have not sent a letter anywhere. Whom did they say I sent the letter to?” he asked in Twi.

    Kojo Kum also dismissed claims that there are no ongoing developmental projects in his constituency.

    Background:

    News from Kessben TV suggested that Ebenezer Kojo Kum was rumored to be seeking resignation from his position.

    According to the report, Kojo Kum has written to the national leadership of the NPP twice, expressing his desire to step down due to health reasons.

    Although the party’s leadership is keen on having the Ahanta West legislator continue in his role, his family is adamant that he should resign due to health constraints.

  • Ahanta West MP to reportedly resign

    Ahanta West MP to reportedly resign

    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.

  • Ebenezer Kojo Kum adds to list of resigned ministers

    Ebenezer Kojo Kum adds to list of resigned ministers

    Ebenezer Kojo Kum ceases to serve as the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs under the Akufo-Addo-led government. 

    This is because Mr Kojo Kum has resigned from his post. A press release from the Presidency issued on Friday, February 3, and signed by the Communications Director, Eugene Arhin revealed that Mr Kojo Kum tendered his resignation letter to the President.

    President Akufo-Addo accepted his resignation and wished him well, according to the said release.

    Ebenezer Kojo Kum resigns as Chieftaincy Minister

    “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has accepted the resignation from office, with immediate effect, of Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum, the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, as Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs,” excerpts of the statement said.

    The reason for his resignation is unclear, but reports have linked his decision to health reasons. Mr. Ebenezer Kojo Kum, who is a Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, suffered a stroke in 2022.

    However, his resignation brings to three, the number of ministers who have resigned from the Akufo-Addo government in less than two months

    Mr Alan John Kyerematen left the Trade and Industry Ministry while Dr Akoto Afriyie left the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

    Both men left their positions to contest the New Patriotic Patry flagbearership position when the party holds its primaries this year.

    Meanwhile, Mr Dan Botwe, the Minister for Local Government, will act as caretaker minister until a substantive minister is appointed.

    Source: The Independent Ghana