Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, preacher, and lawyer, John Kumah, has passed away at the age of 45, as confirmed by a close family source. The Deputy Finance Minister’s cause of death has not been disclosed to the public.
Born on August 4, 1978, Kumah was a member of the New Patriotic Party and served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP).
His educational journey included attending Opoku Ware School in Kumasi and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Philosophy from the University of Ghana. Kumah furthered his studies with an MBA from GIMPA, a Degree in Law from the University of Ghana, a Professional Law Degree from the Ghana School of Law, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Research from the Nobel International Business School in 2019.
In November 2020, John Kumah attained a Doctorate in Business Innovation from the Swiss Business School and a Masters in Applied Research. He secured a seat in the 2020 Ghanaian general election as a Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency.
Furthermore, Kumah was recognized among President Akufo Addo’s top 20 Most Humble and Respectful Appointees in 2019. Notably, he received accolades from the Africa Centre for Integrity and Development (ACID) and the All African Student Union (AASU) for his commitment to student activism and entrepreneurship. In August 2022, Kumah made noteworthy contributions by funding prostheses for five road accident victims.
Married to Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, the Founder and Senior Pastor of Disciple of Christ Ministries Worldwide, they had six biological children and several foster children.
Regrettably, reports confirm the passing of John Kumah, the Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, preacher, and lawyer, at the age of 45. The Deputy Finance Minister’s death, disclosed by a close family source, has not yet revealed the cause.
Born on August 4, 1978, Kumah, a member of the New Patriotic Party, served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP). He attended Opoku Ware School in Kumasi, pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Philosophy at the University of Ghana, and obtained an MBA from GIMPA. Additionally, he earned a Degree in Law from the University of Ghana, a Professional Law Degree from the Ghana School of Law, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Research from the Nobel International Business School in 2019.
