Sources close to the family indicate that the wife of the former President John Agyekum Kufuor passed away at home on Sunday, October 1.
An official announcement of the sad event is expected to be made this Monday, October 2. Mrs Kufuor held the position of Ghana’s First Lady from January 7, 2001, to January 6, 2009.
Her tenure began when her husband, John Agyekum Kufuor, assumed the presidency, succeeding Jerry John Rawlings.
During her time as First Lady, she established the Mother to Child Community Development Foundation, which aimed to promote the healthy development of children and prevent the transmission of diseases from mothers to their offspring. Theresa married John Kufuor when he was at age 23 after they met at a Republic Day Anniversary Dance in London in 1961.
They got married in 1962. She has five children with John Kufuor. One of the most enduring legacies of Mrs. Kufuor’s life was her commitment to improving healthcare in Ghana. She played a pivotal role in initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare services, particularly in the areas of maternal and child health. Her efforts led to significant advancements in access to healthcare and a reduction in maternal and child mortality rates in the country.
As news of Mrs. Kufuor’s passing spread across Ghana, the nation came together to mourn the loss of a remarkable woman who had touched the lives of many. Condolences and tributes poured in from political leaders, public figures, and ordinary citizens, all acknowledging the profound impact she had on Ghanaian society.