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Ghana Pays Tribute to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings
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Ghana Pays Tribute to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister for Education and Vice-Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings. In a heartfelt social media tribute shared today, Dr. Opoku Prempeh noted that he and his wife participated in Ghana’s collective honouring of the late stateswoman. “Today, my wife and I joined Ghana in honouring the life and legacy of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings,” his message read. He highlighted her enduring impact, describing her lifelong dedication to women’s empowerment, dignity, and national development as a legacy that will continue to motivate many. According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh, her work transcends her tenure as First Lady, emphasi...
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, together with his wife Hajia Samira Bawumia, on Friday joined hundreds of mourners at the Black Star Square in Accra for the state funeral of the late former First Lady, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghanaians from across the country, including government officials, traditional leaders, and members of the public, gathered at the national ceremonial grounds to pay their final respects to the former First Lady, who played a major role in Ghana’s political and social history. In a short statement issued after the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia expressed his condolences to the family and the nation, describing the event as one that brought together Ghanaians from all walks of life. “Hajia Samira and I, earlier today, joined Ghanaians at the...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at State Funeral

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman joined national leaders, dignitaries, and citizens on Friday at the state funeral of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, where she paid glowing tribute to the former First Lady’s exceptional service to the nation. In a heartfelt message shared earlier in the day, the Vice President described the event as a solemn moment of honour, highlighting Nana Konadu’s remarkable life, her deep commitment to Ghana, and her unwavering dedication to empowering young girls through education. “It was a solemn moment to honour her remarkable life, her service to Ghana, and her enduring commitment to the empowerment and education of the girl child,” she stated. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens, re...
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Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at Burial Service
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Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at Burial Service

Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as one of the most impactful Ghanaian women of her generation, whose legacy championed the advancement and empowerment of women. At her solemn burial service on Friday, 28th November 2025, the former President hailed her as “the embodiment of the women’s struggle for self-empowerment”, noting that her activism and influence transcended Ghana to reach the wider African continent. President Akufo-Addo also fondly recalled appointing Nana Konadu to lead Ghana’s delegation to South Africa in 2018 for the funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, despite her not being a supporter or affiliate of his administration at the time. “She was not a member or sympathiser of my government...
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Patrick Yaw Boamah Joins Mourners to Bid Farewell to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Patrick Yaw Boamah Joins Mourners to Bid Farewell to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, on Monday morning joined thousands of Ghanaians at the Black Star Square to pay his last respects to the late former First Lady, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. The solemn ceremony drew mourners from all walks of life who gathered to honour the memory of the Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, whose lifelong dedication to women’s empowerment, national development and social justice left a lasting imprint on Ghana’s history. In a heartfelt message shared after the event, the Okaikwei Central MP described her passing as “a profound loss to our nation,” noting that her influence and contributions will continue to resonate for generations. “With a heavy heart, I joined countless mourners at Black Star Square ...
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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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NDC Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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NDC Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a remarkable woman whose life’s work transformed the lives of countless Ghanaian women and children. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC paid glowing tribute to the late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, recognizing her immense contributions to Ghana’s political and social development. “Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was a remarkable woman whose lifelong commitment to the empowerment of women and children has left an indelible mark on Ghana’s history,” the statement read. The NDC recalled her pioneering work with the 31st December Women’s Movement, through which she championed education, economi...
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Ghana Declares Three Days of National Mourning for Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Ghana Declares Three Days of National Mourning for Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Government of Ghana has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. In a statement issued by the Office of the President and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, President John Dramani Mahama announced that the period of national mourning will begin today, Friday, October 24, and end on Sunday, October 26, 2025. During this period, all national flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings, government installations, and diplomatic missions both in Ghana and abroad. The gesture is to honour the memory of Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings and acknowledge her distinguished service to the nation. Nana Konadu Agy...
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NPP Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings
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NPP Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. In a statement signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party described Mrs. Agyeman Rawlings as “an epitome of the strength and resilience of Ghanaian women, particularly in political leadership and socio-economic empowerment.” The statement highlighted her significant contributions to Ghana’s development, particularly through her pioneering work as Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement. Her efforts, the party noted, greatly influenced national policies and laws that advanced the rights of women and children across the country. Mrs. Rawlings is cr...
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KNUST Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumna and Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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KNUST Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumna and Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, and an illustrious alumna of the University. In a message of condolence issued by the University, KNUST described the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on Thursday, October 23, 2025, as a “profound loss to the entire University community and to Ghana as a whole.” Nana Konadu, a proud alumna of KNUST, pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, graduating in the 1974/75 academic year. During her time at the University, she distinguished herself not only academically but also in sports and student leadership. Residing in Africa Hall, she serv...
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