Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away: Reports
Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has died at the age of 76 at Ridge Hospital in Accra. Reports indicate that she had been unwell for some time and was under medical supervision prior to her passing.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings: A Politically Influential Figure
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was married to the late President Jerry John Rawlings. She was a significant figure in Ghanaian politics and a social advocate. Her contributions to women’s rights and community empowerment were pivotal during her lifetime.
Life and Legacy
Agyeman-Rawlings served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2001. She founded the National Democratic Party (NDP) and established the 31st December Women’s Movement (DWM) in 1982. This movement focused on empowering Ghanaian women through:
- Entrepreneurship
- Education
- Political participation
Final Days and Public Appearances
Details regarding her passing are still unclear. No official statements have been released by her family or the hospital. Her last public appearance was on September 18, 2025, at the final funeral rites of Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, held at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be remembered for her unwavering commitment to social change and her role in shaping Ghanaian society.
