Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi Dies at 41 After Brief Illness

/ The first-time legislator’s sudden passing shocks Parliament and constituents; he was elected in 2024 after a fierce contest in the Eastern Region.

० MP Ernest Yaw Kumi Dies at 41: The cause of death remains undisclosed, but sources say it followed a brief illness.

० First-Time MP: Kumi was elected to Parliament in the 2024 general elections.

० Political Milestone: He defeated the NDC’s Henry Yiadom Boakye in a close race to represent Akwatia.

MP Ernest Yaw Kumi of Akwatia passes away at age 41 following a short illness, leaving
Parliament and fans in mourning.

Hon. Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern Region, has tragically passed away at the age of 41, plunging both his constituency and the national political scene into mourning.

According to close family and party sources, the lawmaker died on Monday, July 7, 2025, following a brief illness. As of the time of publication, medical authorities and relatives have yet to disclose the exact cause of death, leaving many shocked by the sudden loss.

Mr. Kumi was a first-time legislator who made a significant impact within a short time in Parliament. He rose to national prominence after contesting and winning the Akwatia seat during the 2024 general election, where he ran on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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In what was one of the Eastern Region’s most closely watched contests, Kumi secured 19,269 votes, defeating the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Henry Yiadom Boakye, who garnered 17,206 votes.

His death marks a deeply felt loss for Akwatia, where he was praised for his youthful energy, community outreach, and policy interests. Many constituents have taken to social media to express their condolences and admiration for his work and leadership.

Parliament is expected to officially communicate its tribute, and arrangements for funeral rites and succession in the Akwatia seat will follow in the coming days.

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