In a sorrowful turn of events, Ghana mourns the loss of former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, who peacefully passed away at the age of 88.
The retired nurse and midwife, beloved wife of Ghana’s second President of the Fourth Republic, President John Agyekum Kufuor, bid farewell to the world on Sunday, October 1, 2023, merely 24 days before her 89th birthday.
A reliable source close to the Kufuor family confirmed her passing to Asaase News, leaving the nation in a state of deep sorrow. The couple, whose love story had stood the test of time, recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on September 8, 2023.
President Kufuor, in a poignant revelation, once shared the story of their enduring love. The former president disclosed that he and Theresa first met at a Republic Day Anniversary Dance in 1961, held in London.
At that time, he had just completed his law course, coinciding with Theresa finishing her nursing program in Scotland. Their chance meeting blossomed into a lifelong partnership, culminating in marriage in 1962.
The couple welcomed their first child in 1963, followed by their second in 1964, creating a beautiful family that would be the cornerstone of their lives together.
Theresa Kufuor’s legacy as a dedicated nurse, loving wife, and nurturing mother endures, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew her.
As Ghana remembers her contributions and the love she shared with her husband, the nation mourns the passing of a remarkable woman, a symbol of grace and strength. In this moment of grief, the thoughts and prayers of the entire nation are with the Kufuor family.
