A phot of the late Ernest Kumi and Mavis Kumi
The Eastern Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that Mavis Kumi, widow of the late Akwatia MP Ernest Kumi, intends to contest the upcoming by-election in the constituency.
In a press statement signed by the Regional Chairman, Jeff Konadu Addo, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Party described the claims and accompanying campaign flyers as false, misleading, and “deserving of the utmost contempt.”
“We wish to categorically state that this information is false, misleading, and should be treated with the utmost contempt it deserves,” citinewsroom.com quoted part of the statement as saying.
According to the regional leadership, the Party has been in close contact with Mavis Kumi and her family since the passing of Ernest Kumi, and she has made her position clear.
“She has unequivocally communicated that she has no interest in contesting the seat or participating in active politics at this time. Her current focus is to mourn her husband with dignity and in peace,” the statement noted.
The NPP urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard the unauthorised flyers and avoid spreading misinformation, particularly during a period of mourning.
“Misinformation of this nature only adds pain to an already grieving family… such conduct must be strongly discouraged,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the NPP Constituency Chairman for Akwatia, Kofi Nyame, has also denied reports suggesting that Mavis Kumi is preparing to contest the party’s primary.
Speaking on Onua TV’s Nsem Titire on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Nyame explained that although several individuals within the party have expressed interest in contesting the by-election, Mavis Kumi is not among them.
“It’s not true. Those flyers aren’t from her; someone else is behind them,” he clarified.
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