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Parliamentary sitting for today has been adjourned to Friday, March 8, following the tragic passing of the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah.
The decision was taken swiftly after the Speaker of Parliament was informed of the Deputy Finance Minister's untimely demise.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, conveyed his sorrow over the loss of his colleague MP in a brief statement.
He expressed shock at the news and indicated that a comprehensive statement would be released following discussions with his caucus.
Dr. John Kumah, aged 45, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, and six children.
Dr. Kumah served as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer for the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), where he played a crucial role in positioning NEIP as a key player in Ghana's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Under his leadership, NEIP supported over 7,000 startups in 2018 through the Presidential Business Support Programme and provided financial support to 1,350 beneficiaries.
Before his government role, Dr Kumah was a founding member and Managing Partner of Aduaprokye Chambers, a law firm, and also established Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction company.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Kumah was recognized for his educational accomplishments, which included a Doctorate in Business Innovation from the Swiss Business School in Switzerland and a Masters in Applied Business Research.
He also held an Executive Masters' degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Dr. Kumah's academic journey began at the University of Ghana, where he earned a Bachelor's degrees in Economics, then Philosophy and Law. This was followed by his admission to the Ghana Bar in 2013.
Described as an entrepreneur, lawyer, politician, and preacher, Dr. Kumah viewed his various roles as a calling to serve humanity.
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