Ghana mourns the loss of a truly unique and unforgettable figure in its political landscape: Akua Donkor, founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). Born in February 1952 in Afigya Kwabre District in the Ashanti Region, Akua Donkor was a cocoa farmer with no formal education.
She passed away on October 28th at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.She was a mother and grandmother, fiercely proud of her family and her roots.
Yet, her lack of traditional schooling did nothing to dampen her political fire.
She emerged onto the scene with a distinctive style, characterized by her outspoken nature, infectious energy, and unconventional campaign strategies.These often involved catchy slogans, humorous jingles, and promises that, while sometimes seemingly outlandish, resonated with a segment of the population yearning for change and a departure from typical political discourse.A timeline of Akua Donkor's attempts at becoming Ghana's presidentDonkor's political career was marked by several determined attempts to run for the highest office in the land.2012: Her first attempt was met with disqualification by the Electoral Commission due to irregularities in her registration documents.
