On January 17, 1997, Susanna Al-Hassan died

On January 17, 1997, Susanna Al-Hassan, Ghana’s first female minister and the first African woman to hold a cabinet portfolio, died at age of 69.

Susanna Al-Hassan became a Member of Parliament for the Northern Region parliamentary constituency from 1960 to 1966. She paved the way for future female leaders in Ghana and across Africa.

She was appointed by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah to be in charge of Social Affairs during Nkrumah’s administration which last for six years.

Susanna Al-Hassan took on various ministerial appointment because of his consistency and hardworking attitude.

Susanna Al-Hassan was categorized as one of the best ministers during Nkrumah’s administration.

Susanna Al-Hassan was born on 20th November 1927 at Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana. She schooled at the famous Achimota School. After her education, Susanna Al-Hassan was appointed as the Headmistress of Bolgatanga Girls School between 1955-1960 before she enters politics.

Susanna Al-Hassan was an author which she published numerous of books.

During her days as the member of Parliament (M.P), she played a significant role in the Parliament of Ghana advocating for the involvement of women in governance that makes her popular in the country and Africa at large.

Susanna Al-Hassan was a proud member of the Convention People’s Party(CPP) formed by the first president of Ghana. She worked excellently for the Party by mobilizing the women to join the party since membership of the Party is open to everyone without taking their social, political and economic status into consideration.

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Susanna Al-Hassan used her Ministerial position advocating to fight against association of prostitution among women and other social violence.

She also fought against Female Genital Mutilation among women, especially northerners.

Susanna Al-Hassan, daughter name Selma was once a newscaster with Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation (GBC) in the early 1980s.

Susanna Al-Hassan died at the age of 69 January 17, 1997 .

She was celebrated during Ghana’s 50 Anniversary celebration in 2007.