Emily Akuffo
First Lady of Ghana, 1978 to 1979
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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]
Emily Akuffo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933/1934 |
| Died | (aged 88) Akropong, Ghana |
| Other names | Sisi Ama Oduraa[1] (Ceci Amodraa)[2] |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | First Lady of Ghana (1 July 1978 – 4 June 1979) |
| Spouse | Fred Akuffo |
