The one-week observance of the passing of Theresa Kufuor, a former First Lady, is taking place on the 11th of October at Peduase in the Eastern Region.
Mrs. Theresa Kufuor, wife of former President J.A. Kufuor, died at age 87 on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
A number of high-profile dignitaries, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, ministers of state, family, and friends, are at the solemn ceremony.
In Akan culture, the family of a deceased person gathers after one week of the passing to plan the funeral and to receive guests. The final funeral rites for the former First Lady will take place at the forecourt of the State House on November 16, 2023.
The funeral rites would continue in Kumasi on November 18, after which she would be laid to rest on November 19, 2023.
Source: Ghana/Max TV/Max FM/Max.com.gh/Princess Sandra Richardson
