Akua Donkor was born on January 1957 in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. She had limited formal education but ventured into farming and trading.
Akua Donkor is also a Ghanaian politician and the founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). She gained prominence in Ghanaian politics due to her passionate and outspoken nature.
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Akua Donkor Before She Died
1. Politics:
In 2012, Akua Donkor formed the Ghana Freedom Party and became its flagbearer for the 2012 presidential elections. Although she didn’t win, she garnered significant attention for her bold and unconventional campaign style.
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2016 Elections:
Akua Donkor again contested as the GFP flagbearer but was disqualified by the Electoral Commission due to errors on her nomination forms.
2020 Elections:
She contested again in the 2020 presidential elections but secured only 0.66% of the total votes.
2. Public Office
Despite not holding public office, Akua Donkor remains a notable figure in Ghanaian politics, advocating for women’s empowerment and social justice.
3. Birth
Akua Donkor was born the same year Ghana gain independence. She was born 3 months later and Ghana gained independence.
