Akua Donkor's Grandson Mourns Late GFP Founder At One Week Observance: "She Related Well With Us"

Akua Donkor's Grandson Mourns Late GFP Founder At One Week Observance: "She Related Well With Us"

  • The one-week observance for the late Akua Donkor took place in her hometown on Thursday, November 28
  • The grandson of Akua Donkor eulogised the late politician and shared fond memories of her
  • Social media users who commented on the video mourned the passing of the politician

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The grandson of the Akua Donkor has paid glowing tribute at a one-week observance held in honour of the late politician.

In a video sighted by byYEN.com.gh on the YouTube Page of Oheneba Media, the young man, who identified himself as Michael, paid glowing tribute to Akua Donkor, adding that her demise had negatively impacted the family.

Akua Donkor, One Week Observance, GFP Leader, Election 2024, Kumasi, Last Respects
Akua's Donkor's grandson eulogises the founder of the late GFP in a video. Photo credit: @Oheneba Media/YouTube @Opemsuo Radio
Source: UGC

Looking visibly sad, he said news of Akua Donkor's demise first came to him as a surprise since the family was not aware that the politician was battling an illness.

He opened up about his fond memories of Akua Donkor and praised her for being affable and friendly.

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Michael expressed optimism that Ghanaians would support the family by helping them bid a final farewell to the late politician.

"One thing I will remember her is that she was free-spirited and very affable. Despite her popularity, she was very welcoming regardless of one's status. She opened up to everyone, so people related well with her."

Akua Donkor died at the Ridge Hospital on October 28.

An attempt to replace Akua Donkor in the 2024 December polls with her running mate Roman Fada failed as he was subsequently disqualified.

At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in hundreds of comments.

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Some conditions show no symptoms

Dr Desmond Nii Akwei Allotey, a medical doctor at the Pediatric Intensive Care at the Korle Teaching Hospital, in reacting to concerns that the late Akua Donkor showed no sign of battling an illness prior to her demise told YEN.com.gh that some conditions have no symptoms.

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"So there are certain conditions that may not show symptoms. But when the effects accumulate, that is when you have their complications. So examples are chronic diseases. These include high blood pressure or hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia."

Ghanaians mourn with the family of Akua Donkor

Social media users who took to the comment section consoled the family on their loss.

@DonRash-x7c one commented:

"Rest well mom. It s well."

Akua Donkor's family objected to Roman Fada filling

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the family of the late flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party, Akua Donkor, rejected the party's recent nomination of Roman Fada as its new leader.

The family contended that the party did not consult it before making the move.

They also indicated the move was inappropriate since it went against the family's customs and traditions.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.