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Kumi Amankwaa Francis, popularly known as KAF, the former communications director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Techiman North constituency, has reportedly died.
Wenchi-based broadcast station Suwarison TV and Live Radio broke the news on Facebook on Thursday, October 1, 2026, announcing the passing of the party communicator and extending condolences to his family and the Techiman North constituency.
No further details regarding the circumstances of his death or funeral arrangements have been made public at this time.
However, reports indicate that the former NPP executive passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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Kumi Amankwaa Francis was a recognised figure in party politics within the Bono East Region, having served as the communications director for NPP Techiman North on various media outlets and other channels.
In that role, he was responsible for driving the party's messaging and public engagement in the constituency.
The Facebook post announcing the demise of former NPP Techiman North Communications Director Kumi Amankwaa Francis is below:
The announcement of Kumi Amankwaa Francis' death drew an outpouring of grief from followers of the station, with many taking to the comments section to pay their respects to the late NPP figure.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some of the reactions below:
Maabena Papabi wrote:
Nana Kojo Atobra wrote:
Bonokyempemnana Kwadwo Takyiah added:
Yeboah Martha commented:
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Adam Abdul Majeed, the former NPP Asawase Constituency Secretary, whose death was announced by party communications team member Awal Mohammed.
Years earlier, Majeed survived a devastating gas explosion that left him with severe burns but killed his wife, young child and househelp—a tragedy that, Mohammed said, changed him forever.
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