Akua Donkor, founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) and an outspoken advocate for farmers and women’s rights, has died. She passed away on October 28 at Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 72.
Known for her strong voice and dedication to grassroots communities, Donkor’s legacy endures as a pioneering figure who sought to champion the voices of the rural poor in Ghanaian politics.
Despite limited resources, she tirelessly pursued her presidential ambitions, appearing as a candidate in multiple elections over the years.
In the 2024 election, she held the third position on the ballot, underscoring her resilience and enduring commitment to her political ideals.
Her political journey began as the Assemblywoman for Herman, marking the start of her national leadership aspirations. In 2012, she sought to contest the presidential election as an independent candidate but was disqualified by the Electoral Commission, leading her to support Papa Kwesi Nduom of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) instead.
Four years later, a fire destroyed the GFP headquarters in the Eastern Region, preventing her from running in the 2016 election.
Akua Donkor’s passing closes a notable chapter in Ghana’s political landscape, symbolizing the end of an era shaped by her bold contributions and efforts to amplify issues affecting rural communities.