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.
The Ejisu MP passed away recently, and the customary One Week observation was held in his hometown, Onwe.
Read also: John Kumah’s wife inconsolable at his one week observance [Video]
Thousands of mourners from the region stormed his hometown for the traditional remembrance, which precedes the main funeral.
As news went round the ground of Dr. Bawumia's arrival, scores of people rushed out to catch a glimpse of him, and many others led him in a slow procession from the main street to the funeral ground, amidst chants of his name.
Dr. Bawumia, accompanied by his wife, Samira, went round to exchange pleasantries with dignitaries, including traditional rulers.
It was all emotional when the Vice President got to the dais reserved for family members of the deceased, including his mother and wife.
Read also: John Kumah goes home on May 18
Dr. Bawumia gave the late MP's mother, who was in uncontrollable tears a warm embrace, before he moved to other members of the family.
The Vice President's delegation included the 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 a number of government appointees.
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