The National Democratic Congress(NDC) has reacted to the death of one of its stalwarts, Sherry Ayittey.
The former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture died at age 75 on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
A statement signed by the National Chairman of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, said, “The death of the hardworking and selfless Hon. Dr Sherry Ayittey has robbed the party, the country, and her family, of yet another elder whose sterling contributions to nation-building span well over a generation in the history of Ghana”.
“We in the NDC are particularly devastated by this sudden and unexpected blow, and at the appropriate time, we shall demonstrate our gratitude to her for her love of nation and party,” the release added.
Sherry Ayittey was a founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). She served in several roles within the party and in government, serving as a women’s activist, a minister of state, and a national vice-chairperson.
After the 2008 presidential election, President John Atta Mills appointed her as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology in his government in January 2009.
In January 2013, she was appointed Minister for Health by President John Dramani Mahama, taking over from Alban Bagbin.
Below is the full statement from NDC
