Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden passing of fellow MP and close friend, Ernest Kumi, describing the news as a devastating blow to both his personal life and the nation’s political landscape.

In an emotionally charged tribute shared publicly, Dr. Agyemang reflected on their final phone conversation just days prior to Kumi’s death, revealing the deep camaraderie they shared as first-time lawmakers and devoted sons of the Eastern Region.

“Just last Friday, we had one of our usual lengthy phone calls,” he wrote. “We spoke about everything — the NPP in the Eastern Region, our constituencies, frustrations in Parliament — nothing was off the table. And today, I am left in utter disbelief knowing that my brother is gone.”

Dr. Agyemang emphasized that their bond went far beyond politics. Both men considered the NPP’s National Women’s Organiser, Maa Kate, as a mother figure — a connection that added familial depth to their relationship.

“Ernest was more than a colleague. He truly was my brother,” he said.

The MP also recalled their mutual affection for the Akwatia constituency, where the late Ernest Kumi served as MP, and where Dr. Agyemang had played a supportive role over the years. Their light-hearted banter —

Ernest calling Akwatia the land of diamonds and Kingsley calling Kyebi the land of gold — now serves as a painful memory of a vibrant friendship.

Reflecting on the fragility of life, Dr. Agyemang quoted Psalm 90:12, urging all to “number our days” and live with wisdom. “Life indeed is fleeting,” he wrote, revealing that he had barely slept the night after receiving the tragic news.

The heartfelt tribute turned into a call for collective responsibility, with Dr. Agyemang urging that Kumi’s death should not be in vain and that support must be extended to the bereaved family long after the mourning ends.

“It would be a shame if, after all the loud weeping and glowing tributes, we each returned to our routines and allowed his memory to slip away,” he noted. “May I be found faithful in supporting his young family, even in the busiest of seasons.”

Dr. Agyemang extended his condolences to Kumi’s wife, children, the New Patriotic Party, the people of Akwatia, and the nation, stating that Ghana had lost “a promising servant of the people whose passion and potential were unmistakable.”