Parliament has suspended proceedings following news of the demise of the Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu John Kumah.

According to JoyNews Kweku Asante, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon. Alban Bagbin, slammed into his chair after the news of the minister's death broke to him.

He called for a ten-minute suspension of the house.

he later moved for the adjournment of the house for what he described as "good reasons." Parliament is set to reconvene tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10pm to continue debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

The family of the late Minister has yet to officially confirm his demise; however, according to reports, he collapsed in his office and was swiftly transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Subsequently, due to a decline in his condition, he was flown out of the country.

While it is alleged that the minister was still receiving treatment and recuperating from a poison attack, the cause of his death is currently unknown and has taken the country by surprise.

Dr. Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, was known for his diverse roles as a Lawyer, Entrepreneur, and dedicated politician.

He is survived by Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, and six children.