Your passing shocked me but you served your nation well – Bawumia eulogizes John Kumah

Vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has praised the late Ejisu MP, Lawyer John Kumah for his youth-centred initiatives. Speaking at the burial of the late Deputy Finance Minister, Bawumia said John was all about youth empowerment.

He touted the late MP’s commitment to national development, saying his name will not be forgotten in Ghana’s history for his service to the country.

“His initiatives focused on empowering the youth and looking for a brighter future for Ghana’s next generation. His commitment to the national development programme remains indelible and has left an enduring mark on the country’s trajectory. He was also a lawyer of good standing, in that area too he was brilliant, diligent and professional in dealings with his clients.”

Also, Bawumia said John Kumah’s tragic passing in March was a shock to him. According to the Vice president and NPP flagbearer, John Kumah personally supported his bid to become the party’s presidential candidate.

“His sudden death in March has been a personal blow. Long before I decided to run for president, Hon. John Kumah was among the few party leaders and legislators to have publicly urged me to run and pledged his unending support. Through his public pledge, John supported me strongly, campaigning with me everywhere in the country,” Bawumia recalled.