John Kumah, a member of parliament representing Ejisu and deputy minister of finance, has reportedly passed away.
Citi News was informed by family-close sources that the 45-year-old MP passed away following a brief illness.
Six children and his wife were left behind.
John Ampontuah Kumah, also known as Lawyer John Kumah, was a man of integrity who focused on creating jobs and gave hope for the future to both young and old, according to his constituents in Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
He was the founder and Managing Director of Majak Associates Ltd, a building and construction firm with projects throughout Ghana.
After becoming a lawyer, he founded Aduaprokye Chambers and served as its managing partner until the President appointed him CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) in 2017.
During his tenure at NEIP, he trained 45,000 start-ups and supported 10,000 beneficiaries through the Presidential Business Support Programme. This resulted in job creation for youth nationwide.
His more than 17 years of continuous employment and leadership experience demonstrate his inventiveness, resourcefulness, and creativity in fostering entrepreneurship, generating employment opportunities, and assisting in the development of young people.
He was ranked among President Akufo Addo’s top 20 Most Humble and Respectful Appointees in 2019 after being named the most Effective, Prominent Government Appointee in 2018.
He has been an NPP supporter since 1992 and has contributed to the party’s grassroots efforts. He was the creator of the Young Patriots, an NPP pressure group and youth political activist.
He belonged to the NPP’s Communication Team.
He effectively requested and obtained significant funding to carry out multiple infrastructure and job creation projects in the Ejisu constituency, keeping his word to his constituents.
