Editorial by Ghanaian Times: Fare Thee Well, Former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor!!

Death, it is said, is painful; however, death taking a precious jewel like the former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor is more painful.

Tomorrow, the late Theresa Kufuor would be laid to rest in Kumasi, after elaborate final funeral rites at the Heroes Park; part of which began yes­terday in Accra.

The former First Lady died at home at Peduase on October 1 at age 87.

The funeral in Accra attracted local and inter­national dignitaries.

Notable among the personalities present at the forecourt of the State House to pay their re­spect to the former First Lady, were the Vice Presi­dent, Alhaji Dr. Maha­mudu Bawumia, and the Second Lady, Mrs Samira Bawumia, and former President John Mahama and his spouse, Mrs Lor­dina Mahama.

Also in attendance were the Speaker of Parlia­ment, Alban Bagbin, and Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Other mourners included former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo; Vice President of Liberia, Jewel Taylor; the Chief of Staff, Ako­sua Frema Osei-Opare; Ministers of State, Mem­bers of Parliament, the clergy, traditional rul­ers, heads of corporate organisations amongst others.

As reported by our cor­respondents, the casket containing the remains of the late Mrs. Kufuor was opened for filing past before a Catholic funeral mass was held to com­mence the funeral rites.

Glowing tributes were then said in her memory, wreaths were also laid on behalf of the state, Former President Ku­fuor, children, the family, the church, and traditional rulers.

Indeed, the array of mourners who attended the funeral underscores how she was loved not only by Ghanaians but by others from abroad.

The Ghanaian Times recalls that, as a First Lady, she was full of compassion and displayed a lot of humility. No wonder, she won the hearts of many Ghana­ians when she performed her duties as the First Lady of Ghana.

It is often said that some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. In the case of the former First Lady, we would say that she was born great and also went ahead to achieve more greatness through her remarkable performance as a First Lady.

Space would not allow us to enumerate her nu­merous achievements but the fact is we all appre­ciated the work she did for mother Ghana. She showed everyone what true greatness means.

Indeed, she has paid her dues and though her demise was painful, we are grateful to God that her life was impactful and are grateful she left behind legacies we can remember forever.

Her loving memory will no doubt forever remain a monument in our hearts. Death is painful; however, death taking an important personality away is more painful.

We thank the former First Lady for a life well spent and wish her eter­nal rest.

Fare thee well!!!