Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suman Kingsford Bagbin has expressed his heartfelt condolences to former President John Agyekum Kufuor on the passing of his wife and former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor.
He also conveyed sympathies to the Kufuor and Mensah families during this somber moment.
Mr Bagbin lauded Mrs Theresa as a remarkable woman, a devoted Catholic, and a mother who served the country with grace and integrity in her role as First Lady.
“It is difficult to have a First lady who stirs no controversy, but Madam Theresa walked that path with distinction.”
He emphasised her advocacy for critical issues, particularly in education and health, through her Non-Governmental Organisation, the 'Mother and Child Community Development Foundation'.
The Speaker of Parliament highlighted Mrs Theresa's lifelong dedication to improving health and lives, starting as a nurse/midwife and later as a social worker.
“Her deep compassion and generosity were felt by many, and will continue to serve as an inspiration for a host of Ghanaians,”the Speaker said.
Mr Bagbin stated that Mrs Theresa Kufuor was a towering and compassionate motherly figure whose calm demeanour and poise, even as First Lady, perfectly complemented that of her husband (John Kufuor).
Recalling her significant role during his time as Minority Leader in Parliament at the eight-year rule of former President Kufuor, Mr Bagbin acknowledged the former First Lady as a crucial bridge in official matters and linking him to her husband on many official occasions.
“Her love for Ghana and Ghanaians was exemplary. As we mourn with the former President and his family over the loss of this great asset of our generation, we will remember Mama Theresa in our prayers, fully conscious that the purity of her life on earth has assured her of a rightful place in the hereafter,” Mr Bagbin said.
The Speaker of Parliament also recongnised Mrs Theresa as a blessing to many and hopes that her positive influence continues to be felt, even in her absence.
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