Member of Parliament-elect for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has announced the passing of his father.

In an emotional post on Facebook on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Dumelo honoured his father for his exemplary life and for the crucial role he played in shaping his journey.

He recalled his final moments with his late father, who had been excited about his son’s election and offered counsel for his future in government.

“At age 75, you lived your life well. Yesterday, you called me several times asking me to come see you. We sat on the bed and spoke at length about politics, life, farming, business, and of course, we gossiped. We even talked about my swearing-in in 3 days, and you specifically told me to serve diligently in government,” he stated.

However, shortly after leaving his father’s house, John Dumelo said he received a distressing call that his father had become unresponsive.

Despite efforts to stabilize him after being rushed to the hospital, his father passed away shortly after arrival.

“Ten minutes after I left your house, I was called that you were not responding. I rushed back, we took you to the hospital, and you were gone,” he wrote.

In paying his respect, Dumelo described his father as not only a parent but also his best friend and biggest cheerleader, expressing deep sorrow at the loss, particularly so close to his swearing-in ceremony.

“Thank you for being my father, thank you for being my best friend, thank you for being my number one cheerleader, and thank you for everything you did for me. Say hi to Mum for us all… we will miss you. Rest in perfect peace, Engineer John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr.,” he posted.

The late Engineer John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr. passed away at the age of 75.

His wife, Dumelo’s mother, passed away in 2023 at the age of 71, shortly after John Dumelo was declared the unopposed candidate for the National Democratic Congress in the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary race.

Since Dumelo’s announcement, messages of condolence from well-wishers and sympathisers have flooded social media.



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