A book of condolence has been opened for former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, following her passing, to allow government officials, political leaders, and members of the public to pay their respects to the late Ghanaian stateswoman.
The Former First Lady of Ghana, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Ridge Hospital at the age of 76.
Nana Konadu, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a prominent political figure and a leading advocate for women’s empowerment. She served as First Lady from 1979 to 2001 and in 2016 became the first woman to contest the presidency in Ghana’s history.
President John Dramani Mahama has declared a three-day national mourning period in honour of the iconic former First Lady. During this time, all national flags will be flown at half-mast across public buildings, diplomatic missions, and government institutions in Ghana and abroad.
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