Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, was laid to rest on March 29, 2025.

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The final funeral rites took place in her hometown, Ejuratia, in the Ashanti Region.

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Politicians from all divides, traditional and religious leaders showed up in their numbers to pay their last respects.

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A thanksgiving service will be held in her honour at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

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Until her demise on Tuesday, October 28, 2024, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, Akua Donkor was the presidential candidate of the GFP.

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She will be remembered for her efforts in championing the causes of farmers and women, as well as for being a fearless and spirited voice in Ghana’s political landscape.

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Akua Donkor was a polarizing figure, earning both admiration and criticism for her firm stance on issues affecting the everyday Ghanaian.

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