Accra, July 7, GNA – Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi, the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has died.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, confirmed the death of Mr Kumi, through an official communication on the floor of Parliament during Monday’s proceedings.
The House observed a minute of silence in tribute to the demised MP.
Mr Kumi was a first-timer in Parliament.
The House is set to reconvene on Tuesday at 1400 hours, as announced by First Deputy Speaker, Mr Bernard Ahiafor.
More soon.
GNA