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| Remembering Theresa Kufour: Ghana's Beloved Former First Lady Dies at 88 |
Former President John Agyekum Kufour has lost his loving wife, former First Lady of Ghana Theresa Kufour. She sadly died at her home on October 1, 2023. On Monday, October 2, an official statement about this tragic death is expected.
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Many Ghanaians were extremely moved by the news
of her death, generating an outpouring of sadness and commemoration on their
social media channels. Thousands of people have flocked to social media to pay
their condolences and commemorate the former first lady's memory, reflecting on
her achievements for the country and bringing comfort to her bereaved family. As we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman, we also celebrate the enduring impact she had on her country and its people. Her memory will live on, reminding us of the power of kindness, leadership, and love for one’s nation. I have learnt with great sadness the passing of Former First Lady of our dear country, Mrs. Theresa Kufuor. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady Mrs. Theresa Kufuor. We recall her work with U.S. First Lady Laura Bush and several agencies of the United States Government to advance public health, especially maternal and child health. She will be… pic.twitter.com/ItAsxTxxBM RIP 🪦 🕊️💔 Theresa Kufuor 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/Xm2OGNOmQW
H.E Mrs. Theresa Kufuor 🕊 RIP Granny. pic.twitter.com/8viJy6hYxR
My deepest condolences to Former President H.E John Agyekum Kufuor, the family, and friends, in these difficult times. pic.twitter.com/ocLwS2XIMt
In these trying circumstances, the Ghanaian
people's strength and solidarity shine through as they band together to help
their former leader and his family in their hour of need. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the Kufour family as they face this difficult time in their
lives.
THERESA KUFUOR: A BIOGRAPHY
Theresa Mensah, former First Lady of the
Republic of Ghana, was also known as Theresa Kufuor. She was born on October
25, 1935. Her journey to becoming Ghana's First Lady, as well as her services
to the country, have been outstanding.
A LOVE STORY IN LONDON
John and Theresa met at a Republic Day anniversary event in London in 1961 and started dating before marrying in 1962. Their long love story would go on to impact a nation's fate.
A LOVING FAMILY
J. Addo Kufuor, Nana Ama Gyamfi, Saah Kufuor,
Agyekum Kufuor, and Owusu Afriyie Kufuor are John and Theresa's five children.
They have eight grandkids as well, a witness to the strong family relationships
they have fostered.
A NURSE AND A MIDWIFE
Theresa's scholastic path carried her from the
Volta Region's Catholic Convent, OLA, to London, where she became a registered
general nurse at the Southern Hospital Group of Nursing in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She furthered her studies at Oxford's Radcliffe Infirmary and London's Paddington
General Hospital, where she earned a State Certified Midwife Certificate in
Premature Nursing. Her commitment to healthcare and nursing was palpable
throughout her life.
FIRST LADY OF GHANA
When her husband was president of the Fourth
Republic of Ghana from 2000 to 2008, she became the country's second first
lady. Mrs. Theresa Kufuor made considerable efforts to touch the lives of
female students across the country during her term, pushing for education and
empowerment.
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A FOND FAREWELL
Mrs. Theresa Kufuor died on October 1, 2023, in
her birth month of October, at the age of 88. Her legacy will be remembered as
that of a loving wife, a committed healthcare practitioner, and a powerful
First Lady of Ghana. May her beautiful spirit find eternal peace.
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