Women Must Arise In Politics- Akua Donkor

The second child of the founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has said she is shocked over the sudden demise of her mother who did not fall sick before her passing.

According to her, the last time she had a discussion with her was about three weeks ago when she said she needed some funds to support her daughter to the nursing training college.

She says her mother was not sick and could not believe the story when she was told of her death. She indicates she had to rush home to confirm the news before accepting it.

“I’m her second born. I had a discussion with her that I needed some money to take my daughter to nursing about three weeks ago. I said it’s not true but she was never sick so I came home to find out and it was true. My mother was not sick for me to go and visit her so how could she die. People die when they are sick. She was not sick so I’m a bit shocked over her death,” she told Accra-based JoyNews at a visit to the family house.

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 recognisable figure, often capturing public attention with her bold and outspoken approach to addressing the needs of grassroot 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 at Kabu, located in the Eastern Region caught fire in early January.

Source:onuaonline.com