Sympathizers who wish to extend their condolences to former President John Agyekum Kufuor over the death of his wife, Theresa Kufuor, can do so starting today.
This information was revealed by Dr. Kwabena Osei-Adubofour, who serves as a special aide and spokesperson for the statesman when he provided an update on the former president’s condition following the passing of his wife.
“It was very sad and shocking, and it happened yesterday late in the afternoon and the old man [former president Kufuor] did not take it kindly at all because it was a shock to him but this morning, I’ve seen that he has recovered to some extent from the shock,” Dr. Osei-Adubofour said.
“You know, he is old enough to understand death and normally when people come to inform us about the bereavement of other people, he kept on saying death is a journey everyone will embark on, and so he understands and had tuned his mind to it despite that the initial occurrence was very serious and shocking.”
He therefore said: “We welcome people coming to show their love and condolences, but I will plead with them to start it tomorrow because it happened less than 24 hours ago.”
He said this was to allow for logistical work such as putting up some canopies.
“So let them give us free time today, and then they can start coming tomorrow,” he added.
Already, some prominent individuals in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have thronged the home of the stateman to express their condolences.
According to sources close to the family, Mrs Theresa Kufuor died at her home on Sunday, October 1.
Mrs. Kufuor held the esteemed position of Ghana’s First Lady from January 7, 2001, to January 6, 2009 after her husband, John Agyekum Kufuor, assumed the presidency, succeeding Jerry John Rawlings.
During her time as First Lady, Theresa Kufuor made a significant impact by establishing the Mother to Child Community Development Foundation. This foundation was dedicated to promoting the healthy development of children and preventing the transmission of diseases from mothers to their offspring.
This, in turn, resulted in notable advancements in healthcare access and a reduction in maternal and child mortality rates within the nation.
Mrs. Kufuor was also a passionate advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. She tirelessly championed various programs and policies aimed at elevating the status of women in Ghanaian society.
Meanwhile, Ghanaians including First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo have turned to social media to convey their heartfelt condolences and extend their sympathies to former President John Agyekum Kufour and his family.