Afia Schwarzenegger, a socialite from Ghana, has asked for prayers for former president John Agyekum Kufuor following the death of his wife, Madam Theresa Kufuor.
Her remarks are in response to widely shared footage showing the former president sobbing uncontrollably while engaging with guests at his home.
In the aforementioned video, a distraught Kufuor was seen surrounded by mourners with his brother, Addo Kufuor.
He appeared to be discussing the circumstances of his wife’s passing when he suddenly broke down in tears.
His son and others tried to comfort him, but the tears wouldn’t stop rolling down his cheeks.
Afia Schwarzengger has pleaded with Ghanaians to intervene on behalf of the statesman after an event that seems to have drawn her attention.
Please stop whatever you are doing right now, she added after sharing the video, appearing moved by Kufuor’s apparent sobs. Also, think about our late father, former president Kufuor. It’s all right with your soul, papa. RIP, Mama Theresa Kufuor.
Earlier, Dr. Kwabena Osei, Kufuor’s assistant According to Dr. Kwabena Osei Adubofour, in an interview with Adom News, which was monitored by 1Family radio the loss of the former president’s wife had a significant impact on him.
The old man [kufuor] took the death, which occurred yesterday late in the afternoon, very seriously since he was stunned by it. However, this morning, he said, “I saw that he has recovered from the shock.”
Source: 1Familyradio