Akufo-Addo Remembers Nana Konadu's Warmth and Wit
Accra,Ghana – October 23,2025 - Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, hailing her as a pioneering figure in Ghanaian politics and a champion of women's empowerment.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the former President said he and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, were "deeply saddened by the news of the untimely passing of the wife of the late first President of the 4th Republic, His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, the longest-serving First Lady in our history and the Founder of the 31st December Women's Movement".
Akufo-Addo praised Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as a "role model for women in Ghana and across Africa", highlighting her tireless work in advancing women's rights and social development. "Her commitment to the growth of the women's movement in Ghana and Africa can never be forgotten," he noted.
The former President recalled her warmth and sense of humor, describing her as "a warm and affectionate woman, with a good sense of humour and excellent company". On behalf of his family, Akufo-Addo extended deepest condolences to Nana Konadu's children and family, praying for her soul to rest peacefully in the bosom of the Almighty.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for women's empowerment and social welfare. Her family has requested privacy during this period of mourning, with further notices on funeral arrangements to be announced by the government.
Source – Lead News Online/Eugenia Boakye
