2023 was a year full of controversy after controversy.
Many may argue that 2023 has been an exciting year, pointing to events like Ghana’s IMF bailout, the Occupy Juliorbi House demonstration against the government, Cecilia Dapaah’s One Million Dollars controversy, and former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen’s split from the NPP.
However, Gonjamedia.com recalls to reflect on those individuals and celebrities that sadly were unable to celebrate the year’s end with us as we bid 2023 farewell and welcome 2024.
Among them are:
Theresa Kufuor, the wife of former President John Agyekum Kufuor
At the age of 87, the former First Lady of Ghana passed away. She was a midwife and a retired nurse.
She passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at home in the Peduase area of the Aburi mountain. She was born on October 25, 1935.
After marrying John Kufuor in 1962, Mrs. Theresa Kufuor and he have been together for 61 years. John Kufuor and Theresa have five children together.
Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo
Born on March 23, 1942, the poet, dramatist, and former minister of education passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, following a short illness.
She has been recognized internationally as one of the most well-known African writers of the 20th and 21st centuries, having had a career spanning more than 50 years. Kofi Ako was the husband of Ama Ata Aidoo. They have a daughter
Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu.
The Black Stars forward, who played professionally for Chelsea and Newcastle United, was found dead after being missing while an earthquake in Türkiye destroyed his home.
The 31-year-old was living in an apartment in Hatay City when the February 6, 2023, earthquake destroyed it.
Atsu had two sons and a daughter from his marriage to author Marie-Claire Rupio.
Former MP for the Ningo-Prampram and Council of State member, E.T Mensah
The Council of State member and former Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram died at age 77.
Following a long battle with illness, he allegedly passed away in South Africa on October 1.
Born on May 17, 1946, Enoch Teye Mensah served as the Rawlings administration’s Minister of Youth and Sports and as a member of parliament for 20 years, from January 1997 to January 2017.
He had seven children from his marriage.
Founder of Resurrection Power New Generation Church, Reverend Anthony Kwadwo Boakye
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the popular, charismatic preacher was reported to have passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The televangelist had been fighting a stroke since October 23, 2021, which eventually led to his death, according to a release announcing his passing.
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