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Parliament’s Majority Caucus Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

23Oct

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Parliament’s Majority Caucus Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Majority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana has expressed deep shock and sorrow following the sudden passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic and wife of the late former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Caucus described the news of her passing as a great loss to the nation. The late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was also the mother of Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle Constituency and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Intelligence. According to the statement, the Majority Caucus has been informed that the former First Lady passed away in the morning after a short illness. “On behalf of the Majority Members of Parliament, the Rt....

Government Announces the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

23Oct

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Government Announces the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Government of Ghana has announced, with deep regret and profound sorrow, the to passing of Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic and Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement. According to an official statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Mrs. Rawlings passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 23, 2025, after a short illness. The government described her passing as a great loss to the nation, noting her exceptional contribution to Ghana’s political and social development. Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was widely celebrated for her pioneering advocacy for women’s empowerment, leadership in social reform, and enduring influence on national policy duri...

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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...

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away at 76

23Oct

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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...

Rawlings’ Values must be our guide – NDC National Chairman

24Jun

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Rawlings’ Values must be our guide – NDC National Chairman

Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the values of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Founder of the Party, must be the guide for Ghanaians. He said the purpose of celebrating the birthday of the Party’s Founder was to learn from his principles such as probity and accountability, punctuality, positive defiance, his belief in democracy and the need for a regular lifestyle audit. A statement issued by the Office of former President Rawlings, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said Mr Nketia made the remarks at a well-attended ceremony organized by the NDC on Sunday to mark the 78th birthday of the Founder of the Party, former President Rawlings in Accra. Mr Nketia said such a commemorative event was an opportun...