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Woman dies at the age of 120 years.

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 Source: GNA

Esiama (W/R), Sept 12, GNA - Madam Ayiem Agua, aged 120 years, died peacefully at her home at Esiama in the Nzema East District on Sunday. The centenarian, who was born in 1886 and believed to the oldest person in the area, saw some of the wars of her time including the one between the British and Asante that was led by the famous Yaa Asantewa. She left behind two daughters aged 75 and 80 years and more than 100 grand and great grand children. Madam Agua had since been buried.

Esiama (W/R), Sept 12, GNA - Madam Ayiem Agua, aged 120 years, died peacefully at her home at Esiama in the Nzema East District on Sunday. The centenarian, who was born in 1886 and believed to the oldest person in the area, saw some of the wars of her time including the one between the British and Asante that was led by the famous Yaa Asantewa. She left behind two daughters aged 75 and 80 years and more than 100 grand and great grand children. Madam Agua had since been buried.

Source: GNA