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Parliament is still in a state of mourning a day after the announcement of the passing of the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah.
Death of Dr John Kumah: Most MPs wearing black in Parliament today; John Kumah's seat tied with a red cloth. #JoyNews pic.twitter.com/fSkwTBdTzQ
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) March 8, 2024
On Thursday, March 7, the unexpected news of the Deputy Minister's passing resulted in the suspension of the Parliament's afternoon session.
Today, March 8, both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs gathered in the chamber wearing black to mourn the late John Kumah.
The seat that he once occupied in Parliament was adorned with a red ribbon.
The vacancy created will be occupied after a bye-election has been held.
Background
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has passed away aged 45 years.
The Ejisu MP died in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a short illness.
He was survived by his wife, Apostle Lilian Kumah, and six children.
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