“She Was a Role Model for Women”: Akufo-Addo Pays Tribute to Nana Konadu
- Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid a glowing tribute to the late Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings
- The former First Lady died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital after a short illness
- Many Ghanaians have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, especially her children
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings has passed away at the age of 76 after a short illness.
She died at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Source: Facebook
Tributes have been pouring in since she passed, and one of them is from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In a Facebook post, Nana Akufo-Addo stated that he and his wife, Rebecca, were deeply saddened by the passing of Ghana's longest-serving First Lady.
"My wife Rebecca and I are deeply saddened by the news of the untimely passing of the wife of the late first President of the 4th Republic, His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, the longest serving First Lady in our history and the Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, H.E. Mrs Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings."
He described Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings as a role model for women in Africa and especially Ghana.
Nana Akufo-Addo said the former first lady had a good sense of humour.
"As a role model for women in Ghana and across Africa, Mrs Rawlings’ gender advocacy and women empowerment initiatives remain impactful to this day. Her commitment to the growth of the women’s movement in Ghana and Africa can never be forgotten. She was a warm and affectionate woman, with a good sense of humour and was excellent company."
"Rebecca, my children and I, extend our deepest condolences to her children and family on this sad occasion."
"May her soul rest peacefully in the bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall meet again," he added.
Spio Garbrah mourns Nana Konadu Agyemang
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that NDC stalwart Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah was one of the dignitaries who went to the residence of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, after news of her demise broke.
A video seen by YEN.com.gh showed the close ally of the Rawlings family looking sorrowful as two individuals held his hands and escorted him into the house.
In an interview with journalists at the residence, the former Minister of State eulogised the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and shared some of her impactful legacies in Ghana.
Source: Instagram
Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' children spotted after mother's demise
In another publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' children were sighted in public for the first time after their mother's demise.
In a video, Zanetor and Kimathi looked emotional as they left the Jubilee House with their maternal uncle and other family members after informing President John Mahama about the unfortunate news.
Ghanaians on social media expressed their condolences as footage of the former First Lady's children in their sombre mood evoked sadness.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
