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Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), passed away on the evening of Monday, 28 October, at Ridge Hospital in Accra.

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Dorcas Agambila

<p>A family source confirmed her passing to the media on Tuesday, 29 October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While reports indicate that the cause of her death has not yet been confirmed, Donkor was preparing to run for a fourth time in the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/all-you-need-to-know-about-akua-donkors-running-mate-daddy-lumbas-manager/fwb64bh">upcoming 2024 Ghanaian presidential election.</a> </p>

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<p>Known for her spirited approach to politics, Donkor notably celebrated with a dance and a wide smile after submitting her forms to the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/i-need-a-man-to-be-first-gentleman-presidential-candidate-akua-donkor-reveals-watch/8wzd9tx">Electoral Commission for candidate confirmation. </a></p>

<p>Her running mate for this campaign was Kwabena Agyekum Appiah Kubi, popularly known as ‘Roman Fada.’ Kubi mentioned to 3 News, <em>“She has not been well for the past few days, so we sent her to the Nsawam Government Hospital on Saturday.”</em></p>

<p>Having previously contested in two elections, Donkor was listed as the third candidate on the ballot for the 2024 presidential race. </p>

<p>Her political journey began as an assemblywoman for Herman, and she launched her first presidential bid in 2012 as an independent candidate. </p>

<p>In the same year, she founded the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), aiming to advocate for the rights of Ghana's poor and marginalised, driven by her longstanding ambition to become Ghana’s president.</p>

<p>Donkor's unconventional approach and vibrant personality left a lasting impression on the public, leading to numerous memorable <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/politics/akua-donkor-allegedly-escapes-assassination-attempt/tfl4nrt">moments that sparked lively discussions both online and offline.</a></p>

<h2>Here are some of the most unforgettable instances:</h2>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Akua Donkor was a very humorous character.<br><br>Let us honor her with her final video. RIP grandma 💔💔💔 <a href="https://t.co/8k3sBr0IUe">pic.twitter.com/8k3sBr0IUe</a></p>&mdash; ABN Lion (@ABN_Lion) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABN_Lion/status/1851093263932932324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Akua Donkor goes home. May her soul rest in perfect peace 🕊️💔🥺 <a href="https://t.co/HfTYo0q4a1">pic.twitter.com/HfTYo0q4a1</a></p>&mdash; Pato Reigns🌚🔫 (@Pato_reignss) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pato_reignss/status/1851119445835473308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My president, we will miss you. Fare thee well Akua Donkor. 🥲 <a href="https://t.co/Su6bqtInEN">pic.twitter.com/Su6bqtInEN</a></p>&mdash; BIG 7 🥷🏼🏗️🦍 (@_sevenn6) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sevenn6/status/1851148044386886026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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5 times Akua Donkor won the hearts of Ghanaians with her humorous character

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