Ghana’s Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away at 76
Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has died at age 76 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Known for her strong advocacy for women’s empowerment and leadership in Ghanaian politics, she leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and courage.
Ghana is mourning the loss of a remarkable stateswoman, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away at the age of 76.
According to information gathered, the former First Lady reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Born on November 17, 1948, in Cape Coast, in the Central Region, Nana Konadu lived a life marked by service, resilience, and advocacy for women’s rights.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Rawlings family or government officials regarding her passing.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a towering and influential figure in Ghana’s political and social landscape. Beyond her role as First Lady, she was deeply involved in championing women’s empowerment, social justice, and developmental initiatives across the country.
In 2012, she founded the National Democratic Party (NDP) after parting ways with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a political movement she had helped shape alongside her late husband. Her political courage and advocacy earned her national and international recognition as a strong voice for Ghanaian women.
Nana Konadu’s most recent public appearances include attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Forecourt of the Jubilee House, where she joined other dignitaries in honouring eight public servants who tragically died in a helicopter crash.
She was also seen at the Dote Yie funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, where she paid her respects alongside two of her children, Amina Agyeman-Rawlings and Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings. The family extended their condolences to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, during the solemn occasion.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’s passing marks the end of an era for Ghanaian politics and women’s leadership. Her life’s work continues to inspire generations who strive for equality, integrity, and national progress.
May her soul rest in peace.
