President Nana Addo DanKwa Akufo-Addo has eulogized Ama Benyiwa Doe calling her his good friend.
In a Facebook post, the president said “I’m sad to hear about the news of the death of Ama Benyiwa Doe. She was a colleague in Parliament and a good friend. May her soul rest in perfect peace until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again. Amen!!”
Former president, John Dramini Mahama also in a Facebook post paid tribute to the former minister and described her a gender activist and one of the most inspirational icons.
“I have received, with deep sadness, news of the demise of one of the most inspirational icons to have served our party, the NDC, and this great nation. She was not only a politician, but also a gender activist and champion of women’s rights. Ama Benyiwa Doe was an embodiment of limitless courage, commitment, and passion for service. May her soul rest in eternal glory.”
Ama Benyiwa Doe is said to have suffered from a protracted ailment and died on Sunday, September 19 2021 at Tema. She died at the age of 71.
She served under the former President, John Atta Mills as a Central Minister from January 2009 to 2012 and also served as a Member of Parliament for Gomoa West on ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from 1992 to 2004.
She was also a former member of the council of state.
Source: ATLFMNEWS
