Akua Donkor Has Passed On

Akua Donkor, the Presidential Candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away. She died at Ridge Hospital in Accra on Monday, October 11.

Broadcast journalist Adakabre Frimpong Manso confirmed the news on TV3’s New Day show on Tuesday, October 29.

“I was called to Ridge Hospital last night. Joined by her daughter, relatives, and running mate Appia Kubi, I saw Akua Donkor’s body in the ICU around 11 PM—she had passed away,” Adakabre shared.

Donkor held the third position on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

Her political journey began when she was elected as the Assemblywoman for Herman, and she first pursued the presidency in 2012 as an independent candidate.