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Ghana declares three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Ghana declares three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has declared three days of national mourning in honour of the late Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. In a presidential declaration issued from the Jubilee House in Accra, President Mahama described the late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings as “one of Ghana’s distinguished daughters” whose passing has brought “profound sorrow across our nation.” The period of mourning will be observed from Friday, 24th October to Sunday, 26th October 2025, during which all national flags are to be flown at half-mast across public buildings, institutions, diplomatic missions, and government establishments both in Ghana and abroad. President Mahama, in the declaration, paid glowing ...
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Profile of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Profile of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings (born 17 November 1948) was a distinguished Ghanaian politician, women’s rights advocate, and the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. She served as the First Lady of Ghana during two key periods — first from 4 June 1979 to 24 September 1979, and again from 31 December 1981 to 7 January 2001. In 2016, she made history as the first woman to run for President of Ghana. Two years later, in 2018, she launched her memoir It Takes a Woman, chronicling her journey in public service and women’s empowerment. Early Life and Education Born in Cape Coast, Central Region of Ghana, Nana Konadu was the daughter of J. O. T. Agyeman and his wife. She attended Ghana International School and later Achimota School, where she met her future husband, Jerry...
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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away at 76
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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away at 76

Former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 76. According to family sources, she died on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Nana Konadu, the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a towering figure in Ghanaian politics and a passionate advocate for women’s rights and empowerment. She served as First Lady from 1979 to 2001, during which she championed numerous initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of women and children. In 2016, she made history by becoming the first woman to contest the presidency in Ghana’s democratic era, running on the ticket of the National Democratic Party (NDP), which she founded. Her passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Ghana and be...
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FORMER PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO HOSTS NPP PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS AT BREAKFAST MEETING TO PROMOTE UNITY AHEAD OF PRIMARIES
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FORMER PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO HOSTS NPP PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS AT BREAKFAST MEETING TO PROMOTE UNITY AHEAD OF PRIMARIES

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, hosted a breakfast meeting with the five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at his private residence in Nima, Accra. The meeting, convened at the instance of the former President, sought to foster unity, camaraderie, and mutual respect among the aspirants as the party prepares for its presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026. It also underscored the need for a cohesive and united front as the NPP looks ahead to the 2028 general elections. In his address, former President Akufo-Addo expressed deep appreciation to the aspirants for honouring his invitation despite their demanding campaign schedules. He commended their willingness to engage in dialogue and collaboration, describi...
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NPP Presidential Hopefuls to Ballot for Positions Ahead of January 31st Presidential Primary
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NPP Presidential Hopefuls to Ballot for Positions Ahead of January 31st Presidential Primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled a balloting exercise for its presidential aspirants ahead of the much-anticipated January 31, 2026 Presidential Primary, which will determine the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. In an official communication issued by William Yamoah, Secretary to the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, all aspirants who successfully passed the vetting process have been invited to participate in the balloting session. According to the notice, the event will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the NPP Headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra. The exercise aims to determine the order in which the aspirants’ names will appear on the ballot paper for the upcoming internal election. The letter, which was copied to the Party’...
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Minority Accuses President Mahama of Publicity Gimmick in Galamsey Fight — Says government has only rebranded Akufo-Addo’s initiatives
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Minority Accuses President Mahama of Publicity Gimmick in Galamsey Fight — Says government has only rebranded Akufo-Addo’s initiatives

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused President John Dramani Mahama of staging what it describes as a “publicity gimmick” in his recent engagement with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. According to the Caucus, the President’s interaction with selected CSOs was a calculated attempt to downplay the seriousness of the galamsey menace and to mask what it terms as the government’s failed efforts in addressing the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining activities. In a statement issued in Accra, the Minority expressed disappointment that despite the deteriorating state of the country’s water bodies, farmlands and forests, the President continues to insist that his administration is “winning the fight” against galamsey. ...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, represented His Excellency former President John Dramani Mahama at this year’s Asogli Teza Yam Festival, celebrated under the distinguished leadership of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. The annual festival, held in Ho, also known as the Oxygen City, brought together traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens from across the country to celebrate the harvest of yam — a crop deeply symbolic of resilience, productivity, and Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage. Speaking at the event, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the significance of the festival as a reminder of Ghana’s collective duty to preserve its cultural heritage while pursuing sustainable development. She noted that beyond its cu...
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