MP-elect John Dumelo mourns the loss of his father

John Dumelo, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has announced the passing of his father, Engineer John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr., at the age of 75.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dumelo shared the emotional account of his last moments with his father. He revealed that they had spent time together just hours before his passing.

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

At age 75, you lived your life well. Yesterday you called me several times that I come see you. We sat on the bed and spoke at length about politics, life, farming and business and Offcourse we gossiped. We spoke about my swearing-in in 3 days time and you told me specifically to… pic.twitter.com/TRR2v3QI9L

— Farmer John (@johndumelo) January 4, 2025

Dumelo recounted the sudden turn of events.

“10 minutes after I left your house, I was called that you were not being responsive. I came back, we rushed you to the hospital, and you were gone.”

The actor expressed his deep sorrow and gratitude for his father’s guidance and support.

“Thanks for being my father, thanks for being my best friend, thanks for being my number 1 cheerleader, and thanks for everything you did for me,” he wrote. “Say hi to mum for us all… we will miss you.”

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