The solemn event has brought together leading figures of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
Also in attendance are former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey, Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah, Ofoase Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, New Juaben South MP Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, Atiwa East MP Abena Osei Asare, Akuapem North MP Sammy Awuku, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and National Youth Organiser Salam Mustapha.
Other party stalwarts, including former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong and former Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, are expected to grace the ceremony.
Speaking to Channel One TV, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua described Kumi’s passing as a devastating loss to the party.
“Considering how he had worked hard and the difficulties he went through, even after he won the election, and for him to have lost his life is a big blow to the party. Coming Tuesday, we are optimistic that the good people of Akwatia will remember the intimidation Ernest went through to reward their son Solomon Asumadu,” he said.
The late Ernest Yaw Kumi, who passed away weeks after securing his parliamentary seat, continues to be celebrated for his contributions to the NPP and the people of Akwatia.
