The funeral arrangements, as per the family's directives, will take place at Onwe, a suburb of Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, where his one-week observation was also held.
The sudden passing of John Kumah on March 7, 2024, sent shockwaves throughout Ghana, leaving a void in both the political and personal spheres. He passed away at the age of 45, survived by a wife and six children.
After his untimely demise, Kwabena Boateng emerged as the new Member of Parliament for Ejisu in a by-election.
Mr Boateng secured victory in the by-election by garnering 27,782 votes, which accounted for 55.79% of the total votes cast.
His closest rival, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former MP for the area running as an independent candidate, garnered 21,536 votes, representing 43.24% of the votes.
The by-election saw a total turnout of 49.1%, with other candidates receiving varying levels of support. Esther Osei of the CPP received 89 votes (0.2%), Beatrice Boakye of the LPG secured 149 votes (0.3%), Gabriel Agyemang Joseph, an independent candidate, amassed 222 votes (0.4%), while Attakorah Joseph, also an independent candidate, received 23 votes (0.05%).
CHECK THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS BELOW
Laying in State for Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, beginning at 5 am.
Burial Service: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, commencing at 10 am.
Interment: Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Aduapakye Royal Cemetery.
Final Funeral Rites: Onwie Roman Catholic School Park, scheduled from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Onwie Roman Catholic School Park.