Throughout her life, Theresa Kufuor, though not an open book, especially during her eight-year stint as the First Lady of Ghana, has posthumously become a subject of multifaceted discussions.
One noteworthy account comes from a tribute penned by one of her children, with additional similar anecdotes detailed in her biography.
Reminiscing, the former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and was interred just over a month later, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in a state funeral.
Her biography portrays the late former First Lady as an affectionate, considerate, and nurturing individual. As the mother of five children and grandmother to 14, she had an intriguing method of summoning her family—through whistling.
For example, in a tribute by Nana Ama, one of her daughters, she recounted how their late mother would whistle everyone’s name when calling them.
Nana Ama explained that this unique approach to summoning was Theresa’s preferred method, deeply rooted in the accepted norms of home communication.
“She was time-conscious and as soon as she blew her car horn to go to church she would have us running to her car with combs, socks, shoes, jostling for seats. You could not miss Mass, either.
“Mum was great fun, too, laughing as she watched us race to obey her and trying to meet her deadlines. She whistled for each of us differently as shouting out was discouraged,” she wrote.
In her biography, narratives about her fondness for whistling as a form of communication are recounted.
Despite being recognized as a stern mother, her proficiency in using whistling to summon her children wasn’t limited to just them; it extended to other members of the family.
The biography elaborates on her skill, noting that she possessed the remarkable ability to distinctly whistle out the names of individuals.
In her biography, narratives about her fondness for whistling as a form of communication are recounted.
Despite being recognized as a stern mother, her proficiency in using whistling to summon her children wasn’t limited to just them; it extended to other members of the family.
The biography elaborates on her skill, noting that she possessed the remarkable ability to distinctly whistle out the names of individuals.
“Mrs Kufuor was a strict but loving mother. She taught her children to work hard, attend Mass regularly and always have faith in God. Their lives revolved around Christ the King Church and its school, which all the children attended. They were also registered as members of the Catholic Youth Organisation and the Boy Scouts or Girl Guides.
“She seemed to know everything that happened in her house and anyone caught breaking a rule was dealt with. She was a good storyteller who had a way with words and the house was always filled with laughter. She could whistle every family member’s name clearly, including her husband’s. She was sociable and caring and had a group of loyal friends. She was also a mother to all manner of people and the house was often full,” it said.