Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, the wife of the former President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, John Kufuor, has passed away at the age of 88.
The former First Lady passed away surrounded by close family and friends.
Although Mrs Kufuor had been the subject of numerous death hoax stories in the past, her family sources have confirmed her passing, and an official statement is set to be released.
Early Commiserations Pour in for Mr. Kufuor
Upon hearing the news of Mrs Kufuor’s passing, close family members and well-wishers have thronged to the Airport Residential Area residence of the former First couple to offer early commiserations to Mr. Kufuor.
The couple had been married since 1962 and had five children together.
Profile of Late Theresa Kufuor
Mrs Kufuor started her education at the Catholic Convent, OLA, at Keta in the Volta Region of Ghana. She later went to London, where she was educated as a Registered General Nurse in the Southern Hospital Group of Nursing.
After further study at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford and Paddington General Hospital, London, she qualified as a State Certified Midwife with a Certificate in Premature Nursing.
Mrs Kufuor was a devout Roman Catholic and maintained a low profile in the political arena despite being the first lady of Ghana for eight years between 2001 and 2009.
In 2007, she pushed for policy changes in the Government’s white paper on Educational Reforms towards the implementation of UNESCO’s Free compulsory universal basic education (FCUBE) program for kindergarten children.
She founded the Mother and Child Community Development Foundation (MCCDF), a non-governmental organisation operating in Ghana and Canada that supports work in prevention of mother to child transmission.
The Legacy of Mrs Theresa Kufuor
Mrs Kufuor’s passing has left a deep void in the hearts of Ghanaians.
Her contributions to the education and health sectors of Ghana, as well as her philanthropic work, will be remembered for years to come.
She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and dedication to serving others.
The nation mourns the loss of a great woman who has left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history.
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