Akua Donkor's Achievements As A Politician: "She Was A Good Woman"

Akua Donkor's Achievements As A Politician: "She Was A Good Woman"

  • Madam Akua Donkor, flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party, passed on at the Ridge Hospital on Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Yaw Bema, a man purported to be the late politician's driver, paid glowing tributes to her
  • Yaw Bema also listed some achievements of his former boss as a politician, serving as an assemblywoman for Heman

The presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party, Madam Akua Donkor, was confirmed dead on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (otherwise known as the Ridge Hospital) after a short illness.

Many Ghanaians, including friends and relatives, are mourning and paying tribute to the late politician.

Akua Donkor, Ghana Freedom Party, politician, achievements, Heman, Ridge Hospital
Akua Donkor's driver lists some of her achievements as a politician. Photo credit: UGC.
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While Akua Donkor is famous for her hilarious political commentaries, few Ghanaians are aware of her political achievements.

A man purported to be Akua Donkor's driver has listed some of the developmental projects she brought to the people of Heman, a locality in the Afigya Kwabre District of the Ashanti Region, where she served as an assemblywoman.

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According to the driver, identified as Yaw Bema, Akua Donkor played a key role in extending electricity and potable water to the Heman township.

In addition, he stated that the late politician was also instrumental in the construction of some of the major roads in the community.

Some of the other projects she undertook, according to Yaw Bema, included the construction of a police station to boost security in the area.

"She lobbied for electricity and potable water to be extended to New Heman, Abuakwa," he stated.

Yaw Bema, who had known the late politician for five years, said her death was a major blow to him personally, adding that the entire Heman township would miss her kindness and compassion.

Ghanaians pay their tribute to Akua Donkor

Some Ghanaians on social media who chanced on Yaw Bema's interview with Oheneba1tv on Facebook paid tribute to Akua Donkor.

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@Kennedy Danso wrote:

"This is very painful moment rest well mummy."

@Jones Kwadwo Adjei also wrote:

"May her soul rest in peace she is a legend among women in Ghana."

@Empress Christabel commented:

"Every death is painful."

Akua Donkor's daughter breaks her silence

YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Akua Donkor's youngest daughter shed details of events leading to the death of her mother at the Ridge Hospital.

The young lady, known as Eno Mary, said her mother complained of stomach pains, which led to her having difficulty in urinating and emptying her bowels.

Eno Mary also stated that her mother was first reported at the Nsawam Government Hospital in the Eastern Region for treatment but was later referred to the Ridge Hospital, where she passed.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Salifu Bagulube Moro (Human-Interest Editor) Salifu Bagulube Moro is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh. He has over five years of experience in journalism. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2018, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a specialization in Journalism. Salifu previously worked with Opera News as a Content Management Systems (CMS) Editor. He also worked as an Online Reporter for the Ghanatalksbusiness.com news portal, as well as with the Graphic Communications Group Limited as a National Service Person. Salifu joined YEN.com.gh in 2024. Email: salifu.moro@yen.com.gh.