The founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, will be laid to rest tomorrow, March 29, in a final farewell to a woman whose influence on Ghanaian politics and her passionate advocacy for farmers and women will long be remembered.
The burial ceremony will take place in her hometown of Ejuratia, where the final rites will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Family, friends, political allies, and members of the public are expected to gather to honour her remarkable life and legacy.
Akua Donkor, who passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2024, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, leaves behind a profound legacy in Ghanaian politics.
Known for her efforts to champion the causes of farmers and women, she was a fearless and spirited voice Ghana’s political landscape.
Throughout her career, she was a staunch advocate for the rights of marginalised groups, particularly the rural farming communities, and for ensuring that the voices of women were heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
As the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party, Akua Donkor carved out a unique and bold space for herself in a political arena often dominated by larger, more established parties.
She became a figure of both admiration and controversy, known for her unwavering stance on issues that mattered most to the ordinary Ghanaian.
Throughout her life, she maintained a reputation for being outspoken, direct, and unapologetically true to her beliefs, characteristics that made her both a formidable force and a beloved figure among her supporters.
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