Emily Akuffo
Born1933/1934
Died (aged 88)
Akropong, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesSisi Ama Oduraa[1]
(Ceci Amodraa)[2]
OccupationTeacher
Known forFirst Lady of Ghana
SpouseFred Akuffo

Emily Akuffo (1933/1934 – 8 April 2022) was the wife of Lt. General Fred Akuffo, who was once Head of state of Ghana and Chairman of the Supreme Military Council military government.[3] She was the First Lady of Ghana from 1 July 1978 to 4 June 1979.[4] She was a teacher by profession.[4] After the death of her husband, she spent the ensuing years in her hometown Akropong[1] away from the public eye.[4] Akuffo died on 8 April 2022, at the age of 88.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Former First Lady Emily Akuffo has died". GhanaWeb. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  2. 1 2 Darko, Kenneth Awotwe (10 April 2022). "Former First Lady Emily Akuffo has died". My Joy Online. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  3. "Ghana Digs Up Bones of Generals Shot 22 Years Ago". Modern Ghana. Reuters. 10 August 2001. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 Amamoo, Joseph Godson (2007). Ghana: 50 Years of Independence. Jafint Ent. ISBN 978-9988-1-0545-7.


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