Onwe in Ashanti Region came to a standstill as hundreds of mourners thronged the town to join family and constituents for the one-week observation of the late MP for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah.
There was human and vehicular traffic as people headed to the Onwe M/A Basic School Park.
Dr John Kumah’s untimely death occurred on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Suhum Government Hospital after his health deteriorated suddenly.
There was an atmosphere of grief as hundreds of mourners wept uncontrollably during the ceremony.
Among the mourners, mostly clad in red and black, were the members of ruling NPP, clergy, MPs, members of other political parties and the general public.
As the wailing continued, some of the mourners asked in anguish why such a thing happened to a young man like this.
They mourned the MP who approached his constituents with humility regardless of a person’s social status, education or political and religious affiliations.
They explained that “Kumah, having died in line of duty and in service to your people, it is right to say that the greatest tribute that the good people of Ejisu can pay to honour your memory is to vote massively for your replacement.”
According to the mourners, the late MP identified himself with the grassroots and was actively involved in the development of the area.
By Benjamin Aidoo