Theresa Kufuor, a former first lady, will be put to rest on November 16 according to president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
A state funeral will be held in her honor.
On October 1, 2023, the former First Lady passed away at the age of 87.
A state funeral will be given for Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, according to President Akufo-Addo, who made the announcement during a meeting with her family on Tuesday.
Theresa Kufuor, according to the president, deserves to be treated with the utmost respect.
The former nurse and midwife who served as the First Lady devoted her life to helping people and the Catholic Church.
The Mother and Child Community Development Foundation (MCCDF), a non-governmental organization that promotes the prevention of mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission, was also founded by Mrs. Theresa Kufuor.
The former First Lady Theresa Kufuor’s family will be gathering together on October 11, 2023, to commemorate her passing for a week.
On October 1, 2023, Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, the wife of the late President J.A. Kufuor, passed away at the age of 87.
“It is hereby announced for the attention of the general public that the One-Week Observance of the demise of the former First Lady, Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, will be held on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at the Peduase residence of Former President John Agyekum Kufuor from morning to evening. All are cordially invited,” a statement issued on Friday from the office of the former President said.
It further stated that anyone planning to visit the family to express their sorrow and support them should do so by Monday, October 9, so that the location can be ready on Tuesday for the events of the following day.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com