{"id":68852,"date":"2024-03-16T17:18:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T17:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=68852"},"modified":"2024-03-16T16:34:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:34:59","slug":"gja-mourns-with-family-of-late-john-kumah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/gja-mourns-with-family-of-late-john-kumah","title":{"rendered":"GJA mourns with family of late John Kumah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ghana Journalists Association has condoled with the family of the late Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Kumah.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The GJA said it wishes the family well as they prepare to give the deceased MP for Ejisu Constituency a befitting burial.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe GJA extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late Deputy Minister and MP for Ejisu for the loss of their dear one. We pray for divine strength to enable them to go through these difficult times, as they make preparations to find a resting place for the late MP,\u201d a press release signed by the General Secretary of the Association, Mr. Kofi Yeboah said.<\/p>\n<p>GJA urges media practitioners to be circumspect in reportage on John Kumah\u2019s death<\/p>\n<p>The GJA also advised the family members \u201cto desist from making public pronouncements, especially in the media, that could generate reactions to aggravate their hurt, emotions and sensibilities. We also call on the general public to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from comments that may aggravate their pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurthermore, the GJA calls on the general public, especially politicians, not to politicise the death or circumstances surrounding the death of the late Ejisu MP. We should lend our thoughts and energies to discussing and planning a befitting burial for Dr John Kumah because as a member of the Executive and Legislature, he deserves one,\u201d the release concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The Ghana Journalists Association has condoled with the family of the late Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Kumah. 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