Senior aide and spokesman for former President John Agyekum Kufuor has noted that the stateman is currently in a sad state as he mourns his late wife, Theresa Kufuor.
In an interview with the media, Dr Kwabena Osei-Adubofour noted that the former president, despite grieving, is “okay”.
According to him, as Mrs Kufuor was an octogenarian, Mr Agyekum Kufuor had anticipated her passing. However, he noted that the loss remains a big blow to the family.
“He is okay, but it is painful. She was old, so Papa knew that death would come knocking,” he said.
Their journey began when they met at a Republic Day Anniversary Dance in London in 1961, eventually leading to their marriage.
According to sources close to the family, 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.