In a deeply moving tribute that has resonated across social media and political circles, Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, has shared her heartbreak and reflections following the sudden passing of her colleague and close friend, Hon. Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia.

In an emotional statement titled “A Final Conversation I Will Never Forget,” Hon. Osei-Asare recounted her final moments with the late MP, describing a heartfelt conversation they had just days before his passing. The two had stood together in Parliament’s Chamber, confiding in each other about the pressures of public service, their personal struggles, and the hopes that still carried them through the storm.

Late Hon. Ernest Kumi,

“Ernest opened up to me about the toll recent months had taken on him — the legal struggles, the exhaustion, the quiet moments of doubt,” she revealed. “And yet, in that moment, even in his weariness, he had the strength to encourage me.”

Hon. Osei-Asare recalled how they encouraged one another to persevere despite the challenges they faced. She never imagined it would be their last exchange.

News of Hon. Ernest Kumi’s sudden death, at just 40 years old, has shocked the nation. Hon. Osei-Asare described him as “full of promise, full of heart… a brother, a dreamer, a fighter,” and mourned the profound loss not just of a colleague, but of a genuinely good man devoted to public service.

“He ran his race. He gave it his all. And we will never forget him,” she concluded in her tribute.

Hon. Ernest Kumi, a first-time MP and rising star in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is being remembered for his dedication to the people of Akwatia, his humility, and his quiet but determined pursuit of justice and service.

The Parliament of Ghana, his constituents, and the broader political community continue to mourn his passing. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.