The National Women’s Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw has joined the party and Ghanaians to mourn the death of former Central Regional Minister, Ama Benyiwa-Doe.
According to Dr. Bisiw, late Ama Benyiwa-Doe was reliable, supportive and strong behind the women’s wing of the NDC party.
In a statement sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, Dr. Bisiw said "It is with deep regret and sorrow to receive news of the unfortunate passing to eternity, a Mom, a friend and a comrade, Hon Ama Benyiwa Doe after a short illness"
She added that the NDC, especially the women’s wing is not only grieving at the passing of the tremendous Madam Ama Benyiwa-Doe but also the death comes as a shock as they were hoping to see you back on her feet.
"You have been reliable, supportive and strong behind the women’s wing. While sick ,you still monitored our activities and shared your opinion concerning the NDC whenever necessary"
"We have lost an icon, a courageous woman, a goal getter and a valued comrade who was very outspoken and a social justice advocate.You made a significant contribution to the National Democratic Congress , the women’s wing, your country Ghana and an inspiration to a lot of women across the globe"
"We can’t also fail to recall your substantial attainment as Member of Parliament for Gomoa west constituency, the National women’s organizer of NDC, the Central regional minister and also as a council of state member"
The National Women’s Organiser in her statement has promised to uphold the flame which was lit by the Late Central Regional Minister for women, the party, the country and the African continent at large.
She noted that the women’s wing of NDC sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family adding that indeed an oak tree has fallen.
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Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith