The family of the late Akua Donkor, founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has reportedly rejected a sum of GHC 15,000 from Roman Father, the party’s Vice-Presidential candidate, following claims that he had received a significantly larger amount from former President John Dramani Mahama. This revelation was made by George Afful, the General Secretary of the Ghana Freedom Party, during an interview on Onua Maakye with Captain Smart.
Party’s Visit and Funeral Planning Discussions
According to Afful, upon hearing the news of Akua Donkor’s passing, executives of the Ghana Freedom Party visited her family to offer their condolences and discuss funeral arrangements. During this meeting, it was initially agreed that the funeral would be held in Accra, a decision that seemed to have the consensus of both the family and the party’s leadership.
Before leaving, Roman Father presented the family with GHC 15,000 to assist with the early funeral preparations. However, what followed was an unexpected twist that reshaped the party’s involvement in the burial arrangements.
Family’s Rejection and Allegations Against Roman Father
Shortly after the GFP delegation left, they received a call from the family, informing them that they had changed their minds about the funeral location and preferred to hold it in their hometown. More strikingly, the family also alleged that they had received information suggesting that Roman Father had been given GHC 2 million (equivalent to 20 billion old cedis) by John Dramani Mahama, the then-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to the family, if Roman Father had indeed received such a substantial sum from Mahama but only offered them GHC 15,000, they found it unacceptable. As a result, they decided to reject the money and sever ties with the party concerning the funeral arrangements.
GFP’s Reaction and Political Implications
Afful confirmed that shortly after this call, the family returned the money to Roman Father, marking the end of their direct engagement with the party regarding the funeral. This incident raises questions about the transparency of financial transactions within political circles, especially when dealing with funeral expenses of notable figures.
While neither Roman Father nor John Mahama has publicly commented on the allegations, the situation has sparked discussions about how funds are managed within political parties and the extent of involvement by external figures in such matters.
The controversy highlights broader concerns about political funding and the relationships between smaller political parties and larger ones. If the claims of Mahama’s financial contribution hold any merit, it could fuel speculation about the dynamics between the NDC and the Ghana Freedom Party, especially considering Akua Donkor’s past political engagements.
As the dust settles, the Ghanaian public and political analysts alike will be keen to see whether any clarifications or further developments emerge from this unfolding story.
