The final funeral rites for the late Member of Parliament for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, will take place today, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
The family announced that the ceremony will take place at Onwie, a suburb of Ejisu in the Ashanti region, where his one-week observation was also held.
The former finance minister, who was among the names to partner with vice president Dr. Bawumia in the 2024 general elections, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after battling illness.
His sudden demise left the country in shock, as he was just about to reach the peak of his political career.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Laying in State for Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, beginning at 5 a.m.
Burial Service: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, commencing at 10 a.m.
Interment: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Aduapakye Royal Cemetery.
Final Funeral Rites: Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park.
Dr. John Kumah passed away at the age of 45 and left a wife and six children.
Source: Republic online
