Ghana has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who died in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Though details surrounding her death remain unclear, reports indicate that she passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old.
Nana Konadu, the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a towering figure in Ghana’s political and social landscape. A passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and social justice, she played a pivotal role in advancing gender equality and community development throughout her life.
After years of service to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nana Konadu broke away to form the National Democratic Party (NDP), becoming one of the few women in Ghanaian history to lead a political party.
In recent weeks, she remained visibly active in public life. She was among the dignitaries who laid wreaths at the Forecourt of the Jubilee House in honour of the eight public servants who perished in a helicopter crash. She was also seen attending the Dote Yie funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, alongside her children Amina and Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings.
Her passing marks the end of an era for many who viewed her as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and dedication to national service.
Tributes have begun pouring in from across the political divide, celebrating her legacy as one of Ghana’s most influential women.
