The National Democratic Congress Chapter in the United Kingdom(UK) and the Republic of Ireland has expressed its condolences to the bereaved family of the former MP and Central Regional minister Ama Benyiwa Doe.

Hon. Benyiwa Doe, who was known for her resilience and passion for the NDC, passed away on Sunday 19th September 2021.

In a press statement signed by the Chairman Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba, the late NDC stalwart was described as a "towering political figure among her contemporaries".

Chairman Alhassan Mbalba, said the entire chapter has been thrown into a state of shock and mourning following the death of a former Minister of State and a former National Women's Organiser of the Umbrella party.

"Hon Ama Benyiwa Doe was outspoken, courageous and stoic in her political discourse. She never hesitated in boldly expressing her political views without any fear or favour".

"Our prayers and thoughts are with the immediate family and NDC fraternity during these difficult times. May her soul rest in perfect peace," the statement added.

Read The Full Press Statement Below:

NDC-UK & IRELAND CHAPTER MOURNS HON AMA BENYIWA DOE

The entire membership of NDC-UK & Ireland Chapter has been thrown into a state of shock and mourning following the untimely demise of Hon. Ama Benyiwa Doe.

There is no doubt that Hon Ama Benyiwa Doe was a towering political figure among her contemporaries because she was a distinguished legislator, minister of state, a member of Council of State and a former National Women’s Organiser of National Democratic Congress(NDC).

Hon Ama Benyiwa Doe was outspoken, courageous and stoic in her political discourse. She never hesitated in boldly expressing her political views without any fear or favour.

Hon Ama Benyiwa Doe has contributed immensely to the political fortunes of NDC and national political discourse. She will be missed sorely by many Ghanaians both within and without National Democratic Congress.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the immediate family and NDC fraternity during these difficult times. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba

Chairman

NDC- UK & Ireland Chapter