The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed sorrow over the “shocking demise” of Madam Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP).
The governing party has accordingly extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, particularly her children, members of the GFP, “the good people of Afigya Kwabre and all Ghanaians for this great loss.”
Akua Donkor died Monday night at Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
In a statement issued yesterday by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described the late GFP leader as a fearless and dedicated person who refused to be “silenced by her apparent lack of formal education as she often chose to express herself in the Akan dialect,” on issues of national importance.
The statement said “as painful as her demise is, she joins the privileged few of trailblazing Ghanaian women who defied all odds to contest for President, the highest office of the land.”
“NPP is of the upmost belief that her life should serve as an inspiration to all Ghanaians, that regardless of gender, educational status, age, class and religion, we can all make meaningful and impactful contributions to the development of Mother Ghana.
“The Party is accordingly entreating all Ghanaian women in particular, to aspire to greater heights by the comforting assurance that if Madam Akua Donkor could do it, then all Ghanaian women can also do it,” the statement added.
About Akua Donkor
Akua Donkor was a prominent and spirited voice in Ghanaian politics, known for her dedication to advocating for farmers’ and women’s rights.
As the founder of the GFP, she became a recognizable figure, often capturing public attention with her bold and outspoken approach to addressing the needs of grassroots communities.
Over the years, Akua Donkor distinguished herself by running for the presidency multiple times, undeterred by limited financial resources.
Having contested in two previous elections, Akua Donkor was listed as the third candidate on the ballot for the 2024 presidential race.
Her passing marks the end of an era, closing a unique chapter in Ghana’s political history.
The late GFP leader began her presidential aspirations when she was elected as the Assemblywoman for Herman.
Her first attempt at the presidency came in 2012 when she applied to run as an independent candidate.
She was however, disqualified by the Electoral Commission for the reason that she did not meet the eligibility requirements.
Although Akua Donkor disagreed with this decision, she did not resort to legal redress.
Instead, she threw her support behind Papa Kwesi Nduom of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP).
She was once again disqualified in 2016 after her Ghana Freedom Party’s (GFP) headquarters in Kabu, located in the Eastern Region was guttered by fire in early January.