Late Ernest Kumi’s wife not contesting Akwatia by-election – Fmr. DCE

Former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Denkyembour in the Eastern Region, Seth Birikorang, has debunked a series of reports indicating that Mrs. Mavis Kumi, the wife of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, intends to contest in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries.

This follows the circulation of viral posters featuring the widow, announcing her purported intent to contest in a potential by-election.

In an interview, Mr. Birikorang, a close friend of the family, dismissed these claims as false.

He pointed out that the widow’s correct name is Mavis Asiamah, not Mavis Kumi as claimed on the poster, and labelled the poster as fake.

Mr. Birikorang highlighted that Mavis has no interest in politics, has not expressed any desire to succeed her late husband, and has certainly not authorised anyone to promote her as a candidate.

“It was around 2:00 p.m. on Monday when someone drew my attention to the flier, and the family is disturbed about the development. I want to state categorically that she has no plans to succeed her husband.

“Under no circumstances will she consider that, so I will urge all those driving that campaign to stop. The family is troubled and yet to come to terms with his sudden death, so it is a difficult moment, and we don’t need this,” he stated in an interview on Adom FM.

Mr. Birikorang noted that the issue had been brought to the family’s attention before, but those involved were strongly advised to let go of the idea.

“The family was very upset and warned them to boycott the decision. So they have decided that she will not contest. I’m aware there are discussions ongoing regarding Ernest’s successor, but Mavis is not part of it,” he noted.

He added that Mavis intends to focus on managing their businesses and raising their children.

The late MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, after a brief illness.