I’m devastated by John Kumah’s passing; his loss is irreplaceable – Wontumi

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed profound grief over the death of Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah.

Dr. Kumah, a 45-year-old MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, passed away on Thursday, March 7, following a short illness, according to family sources.

Chairman Wontumi, in a statement, shared his fond memories of Dr. Kumah, who was there for him in a critical time of need, referring to his passing as a ‘shock’.

He expressed his devastation upon learning about John Kumah’s death, whom he referred to as ‘his good friend and brother.”

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party mourned the loss of his friend, emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of his loss.

“My good friend and brother John Kumah. My heart is heavy. My eyes are full of tears. I am devastated and distraught. I have lost a loyal friend and faithful brother whose loss is simply irreplaceable, not only to me but to the region as well.”

Read below the statement by Chairman Wontumi’s 

CHAIRMAN WONTUMI MOURNS HIS BROTHER AND FRIEND, LAWYER DR. JOHN KUMAH

My good friend and brother John Kumah. My heart is heavy. My eyes are full of tears. I am devastated and distraught. I have been struggling to find the appropriate words to describe how I feel right now, because I know how you would have reacted if I were in your position. It is a mixed feeling of disbelief and shock. And this unfortunate news takes me back to some few months ago.

I remember how you stood by my side and ensured that I survived at the time that I was helplessly dying. Little did I know that I was going to survive only for me to be confronted with this devastating news of your passing months later.

I have lost a loyal friend and faithful brother whose loss is simply irreplaceable, not only to me, but to the region as well.

Rest well, my brother. We will surely meet in heaven one day.

Your brother and friend,
Chairman Wontumi