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New details on mansion where Mrs. Kufuor is buried emerges

The 10-minute video, posted on their YouTube page, showed the plush mansion sitting at the hilltop in a suburb of the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi; which was undergoing furnishing and other final touches.

Titled, “EXCLUSIVE TOUR of President Kufour’s NEW MANSION where his late wife Theresa Kufuor will be buried,” the video had no accompanying commentary except for visuals of the drive to the house and shots of the compound and the interior.

According to a narration by Facebook page, Dadzie Multimedia, the house was a gift to the former president and is meant to be a countryside home for him whenever he visits the region.

Other key details picked from their presentation posted in Facebook and YouTube leveraging on the Angel TV video were as follows:

a. The house was a gift from CEO of Angel Group of Companies, Dr. Kweku Oteng

Indeed, the footage shows Dr. Oteng engaged in a conversation with a woman in the main hall of the building as artisans go about their duties.

b. It has a helipad, meaning the former president can fly straight to the home without driving to Kumasi or using the airport.

c. It is estimated to cost US$1 million. GhanaWeb is unable to confirm this estimate and is working to get verification of the cost.

d. The building is located at Daaban, a suburb of Kumasi which is hometown of the former president.

The final journey of former Theresa Aba Kufuor begun on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Accra when a Requiem Mass was held in her honour at the Christ the King Catholic Church.

A state funeral was subsequently held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra on Friday before her body was conveyed to Kumasi for a final traditional funeral and burial on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

The traditional funeral was held at the Heroes Park in Kumasi following which a private burial was held at the said residence.

Mrs Kufuor died on Sunday 1 October 2023, 24 days before her 89th birthday.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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