The death of former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor, was reported on the evening of October 1, 2023.
She died at the age of 88, a source close to the Kufuor family confirmed to government-affiliated Asaase Radio.
A number of new details have been reported around the circumstances surrounding her passing.
Died at home in Eastern Region:
A family source confirmed to Graphic Online on Sunday night that the former First Lady died on Sunday [October 1, 2023] at home in the Peduase area on the Aburi mountain, a graphic.com.gh report stated.
Surrounded by family at time of death:
Accra-based Citi News also reported that the wife of former President John Agyekum Kufuor died at her home "surrounded by her family."
President Akufo-Addo hears news:
Even though government has yet to issue a statement on the death, Citi News and Asaase report that the president got the information shortly after it happened.
"President Nana Akufo-Addo has already visited the residence of former President Kufuor to extend his condolences," the Citi FM report stated.
In the case of Asaase, they reported that "President Nana Akufo-Addo had travelled to the mountains to pay a visit to the former President and her passing is said to have happened shortly before the President arrived."
A life well-lived
Having tied the knot on September 8, 1962, the Kufuors barely three weeks back celebrated their 61st anniversary as a couple.
Mama Theresa as she is fondly referred to was also less than a month from celebrating her next birthday, which celebration is often on the low.
Having served as First Lady between January 2001 and January 2009, the former midwife resorted to a very low profile, rarely seen in public after her husband exited office.
