Broadcast journalist, Ernest Frimpong Manso, also known as Adakabre, has explained that Akua Donkor was diagnosed with respiratory issues at Nsawam Hospital prior to her death.
He made the revelation while speaking on TV3’s early morning show, TV3 New Day.
Adakabre, who served as Akua Donkor’s running mate in the 2020 election, shared that she was transferred to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), where she sadly passed away.
Akua Donkor’s sudden demise occurred on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 10 PM.
Her death went viral on social media with netizens sharing condolences with her family and supporters of her political party.
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Many Ghanaians have also taken to asking for the cause of Akua Donkor’s death, as there was no prior news of her ill health.
There is some uncertainty regarding Akua Donkor’s age, with different sources reporting varying figures. While some claim she was 83, others state she was 69 or 70.
Adding to the confusion, Nana Yaw Poku, the family head of the deceased, asserted in an interview with Accra-based Onua FM that she was actually 90 years old.
Despite the discrepancy, one thing is certain: Akua Donkor left an indelible mark on Ghanaian politics.
At the time of her passing, Akua Donkor was actively preparing for the 2024 elections, where she was number 3 on the ballot paper, with just 39 days left until the polls.
