‘Her legacy will endure for generations’ – Akufo-Addo mourns Nana Konadu
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a remarkable woman whose impact on women’s empowerment and national development will endure for generations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the former President said he and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, were “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.”
He described Mrs. Rawlings as a “role model for women in Ghana and across Africa,” noting that her gender advocacy and empowerment initiatives have left a lasting mark on the nation.
“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,” he said.
The former President extended condolences to the children and family of the late former First Lady, offering prayers for strength during their time of grief.
“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,” Akufo-Addo said.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was known for her pioneering advocacy for women’s rights, education, and social welfare across Ghana and Africa.
