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VIDEO: ‘Look at how I fought to get here’ – Watch Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi’s last interview on Friday

The death of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has been confirmed by some members of the party following reports of his demise on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The MP’s demise has come as a surprise to many because there have not been any reports of him being ill or involved in any form of accident.

In fact, just days before his demise, the MP had some media engagements.

A viral video has shown the MP in an interview on Adom TV just this past Friday, July 7,  2025.

In the said video, the MP is heard lambasting the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the re‑run of the parliamentary election for some polling stations in the Ablekuma South Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

Citing the trial he went through over his legitimacy to represent the people of Akwatia, Ernest Kumi said that the NPP can take all the seats in Parliament if they want to.

“What is wrong? Why are we conceding to this? Must the NDC necessarily win all the seats in Parliament?”

“If the NPP is going to listen to me—if it were up to me—just as we did in 1992, we should leave all the seats for them; all of us should leave Parliament for them to take every seat,” he said.

He added, “Look at what they are doing to the rest of us. Look at the fight I have fought to get here. Look at what they are putting these women through. A boycott could even have been better.”

Watch the video below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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