Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings: Emotional Scenes At Residence Of Former First Lady
- The atmosphere at the residence of the Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, is one of sorrow
- The first video from the scene showed a solemn mood, with many cars rushing to the residence
- The Former First Lady is reported to have died on October 2, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital
The mood at the Rawlings residence is one of solemnity and grief after it was confirmed that the Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, had passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, aged 76.
A video sighted by YEN.com.gh on TikTok showed a journalist from TV3 standing at the frontage of the home of the late Former First Lady making a report on recent at the area after news of the Former First Lady's demise went viral.
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Painting a picture of what was happening, the journalist mentioned that residents, possibly neighbours of the late Former First Lady, had come out of their homes upon hearing the news.
A video also shared by Ghanaweb on its Facebook page showed several cars arriving at the residence of the late Former First Lady amid heightened security presence.
Family of Nana Konadu speaks
The family of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has briefed the media on the passing of the former First Lady.
The head of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ family, Oheneba Akwasi Abeyie, said Nana Konadu passed on at the hospital after feeling unwell at home in the morning.
“Earlier this morning, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings felt unwell and was subsequently admitted to the Ridge Hospital. Unfortunately, she passed on,” he said.
He further stated that President John Dramani Mahama and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had been informed about the former First Lady’s demise.
Oheneba Akwasi Abeyie appealed to the media and Ghanaians to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult moment.
At the press conference were the late former First Lady’s four children, Zanetor, Kimathi, Amina, and Yaa Asantewaa.
Netizens Mourn Former First Lady
Social media users who reacted to the news expressed sorrow that the former First Lady is no more.
Karl Ahudey Sr. stated:
“Wishing her a safe journey. Another chapter is closed. She’s paid her dues to humanity, her country, and God. Her legacy will live in our hearts for a lifetime.”
James Bisum opined:
“May the good Lord comfort the bereaved family and the nation at large in this difficult moment, and may Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ soul rest in peace.”
Ransford Kasu added:
“May she rest in peace, for she contributed immensely towards developmental projects and the broader progress of Ghana, especially in women and children’s empowerment. God bless her soul.”
Michael Mark Kormi indicated:
“May her beautiful soul rest in peace, and may the good Lord comfort her immediate family and the entire country, Ghana.”
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Amina Rawlings makes rare public appearance
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a celebration was held in memory of Jerry John Rawlings on what would have beenviral on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
The children of the late Former President, namely Amina Rawlings and Kimathi Rawlings, also graced the event to honour the memory of their father on his birthday.
Source: YEN.com.gh
