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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has arrived at the home of the late Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi, escorted by NPP officials and minority lawmakers.
On Tuesday, July 8, the team was welcomed by bereaved family members while wearing black mourning clothes.
Additionally, the party officials alternated signing the condolence book at the Spintex home.
“We got the news while we were at the NEC meeting yesterday. Since then, we have not all been able to recover from the shock,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“Ernest was my friend, and I have always supported him—even during his election as MP for Akwatia. Nobody in parliament supports me more than Ernest; he has always supported me.”
“Just this past Friday, I was with him at my house, and we had a good chat. Hearing this beats my mind because on that day, nothing about him showed that he was ill or sick. I am still struggling to wrap my head around the fact that he has passed.”
The former vice president, who was clearly affected, expressed his sympathies to the family and promised to help them no matter what during their time of loss.
“We have come home to commiserate with you as families. This hard time is not just for you alone as a family, but we all are included,” he said, adding, “Whatever decision you will take as a family regarding the burial, do not take me out.”
Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, the former majority leader, former Tema East MP Daniel Titus Glover, Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin were among those in attendance.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
