Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away.
She passed on after a short illness at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Monday, October 29 around 10 pm.
This was confirmed by the head of the family in an interview.
She was among the 13 presidential candidates recently cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest the December 7 elections.
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.