Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has eulogised late former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor.
The Energy Minister who is a paternal grandson of the former President recounted the motherly relationship with the former First lady, describing her as a disciplinarian and devout Christian who continued to sing in her church choir even as first lady.
Amid deep emotions, the Manhyia South MP reminisced the last time he shared a space with the late former lady, that was when he, together with Otumfuo Apagyahene, former President Kufuor and the late Mrs. Theresa Kufuor were at the University of Ghana Medical Centre when four of them tested positive for COVID-19
“Aunty Aba as we affectionately called her, will be sorely missed and we wish her a peaceful and eternal rest”
The funeral arrangements of the late first lady starts with requiem mass on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonments. On Thursday, 16th November, 2023, a state funeral will be held in her honour and the final funeral rites will continue during the weekend on the 18th November at the Heroes Park in Kumasi.
Latest Stories
-
Brides-for-cash suspects arrested in South Africa
17 mins -
‘Man up and debate me, Mahama’ – Bawumia fires back with 50 questions
34 mins -
What does Ghana’s electoral laws say about a candidate’s death
57 mins -
‘Decline in public trust in EC Is worrying’ – Dr Pumpuni Asante calls for urgent reforms
3 hours -
ISSER Report: Lending rates remain highest across sub-region, do not support private sector development
4 hours -
ISSER forecasts positive economic growth, calls for strategic investments and fiscal discipline
4 hours -
ISSER Report: Technology key to boosting Ghana’s tax revenue but requires safeguards against corruption
4 hours -
Nigerian MP apologises after viral taxi slapping video
4 hours -
NPP inducing rural voters’ with salt, maggi cubes and kerosene – Joyce Bawah
5 hours -
King Mohammed VI and Macron sign declaration on ‘Reinforced Exceptional Partnership’
5 hours -
King Mohammed VI, Macron chair signing of 22 bilateral agreements
5 hours -
Cancelling double-track system could lead to crisis – Adutwum
5 hours -
ISSER launches 2023 State of Ghanaian Economy Report highlighting untapped Property Rate potential
5 hours -
King Mohammed VI and Macron discuss strengthening Morocco-France partnership
5 hours -
Adidas ends ‘fight’ with Kanye West over antisemitism
5 hours