Former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Sherry Ayittey has died.

The stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) passed on at age 75.

This was announced by her family in a terse statement.

“The head of the family, Nii Kofi Ayittey of Akwetey Nantan, Osu Alata, announce with deep sorry the death of their beloved daughter and sister, Hon. Hanny Sherry Ayittey on July 22, 2023. The family will announce further details in due course,” the family said in a statement signed by Nii Kofi Ayittey.