Kofi Akpaloo, the Presidential Candidate for the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), is reflecting on the life and legacy of the late Akua Donkor, founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), describing her journey as one that deserves to be studied.
He emphasized that her life serves as a beacon of hope for the less privileged, particularly those from deprived backgrounds.
“What she has done, to me, is an inspiration to those from the deprived communities and deprived backgrounds. She is a hope to the hopeless,” he stated, urging young people to recognize that they can achieve greatness despite their circumstances.
Akpaloo highlights the lessons inherent in Donkor’s life, asserting that she has proven that formal education is not a prerequisite for success in politics.
“No young man or woman has an excuse to say you cannot do it. Because she has proven beyond reasonable doubt that you don’t need education to become someone in the country,” he asserted.
Her achievements as a serious businesswoman in the farming industry further underscore her impact, and he believes that her story is a powerful motivator for aspiring leaders.
As the nation mourns the loss of a political icon, the shockwaves of her passing resonate deeply within the community.
Akua Donkor, who passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra, has left a remarkable mark on Ghanaian politics since emerging in 2012.
Her contributions have not only earned her accolades but have also paved the way for future generations.
Yaw Dankwah, a private legal practitioner, notes the administrative implications for the Ghana Freedom Party following her death, indicating the need for the party to communicate with the Electoral Commission regarding the nomination of a new candidate.
