The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and his Deputies have signed the Book of Condolence to commiserate with former President John Agyekum Kufuor, on the demise of the former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor.
The delegation, which was led by Governor Dr Ernest Addison, included Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, First Deputy Governor, Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, the Second Deputy Governor and Ms Sandra Thompson, the Bank’s Secretary.
The delegation presented items like customary drinks, assorted soft drinks and bottles of water to the bereaved family.
The Governor described Mrs Kufuor as one of the former First Ladies that have contributed greatly to building and developing Ghana.
Dr Ernest Addison, addressing the family, said “On behalf of the Bank of Ghana, I wish the entire family of former President Kufuor our sincere condolences. May the former First Lady rest in perfect peace.”
The late Former First Lady died at her Peduase Residence on Sunday evening, October 1, 2023 at age 87.
In a related development, the GNA reports that the Police leadership, led by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Friday paid a courtesy call on former President John Agyekum Kufour at his residence at Peduase.
The visit was to commiserate with him on the loss of his wife, the former First Lady, Mrs. Theresa Kufour.
The late Mrs Kufuor was a nurse and midwife and served as the First Lady from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2008 under the Administration of her husband, former President Kufuor.
A day after the demise of the former First Lady, the Government directed that all flags should fly at half-mast for a week in her honour.
Meanwhile, a book of condolence has been opened in the house of the former President.
