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Ghana mourns death of Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings

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Dr. Zanetor Rawlings (left) with President Mahama and wife, Lordina

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and his wife Lordina Mahama on Monday commiserated with the Rawlings family following the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

President Mahama signing the book of condolence with his wife Lordina

President Mahama signed the book of condolence opened in her memory. In his message, he said,

“Ghana is proud of the late Konadu-Agyeman-Rawlings’ achievement in her 19 years as ‘Mother of the Nation.’ While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life.”

Dr. Zanetor Rawlings (left) with President Mahama and wife, Lordina

Since her demise, a number of high-profile personalities, including the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, have visited the Ridge home of the former first family to pay their respects.

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President and aspiring New Patriotic Party candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife Samira Bawumia were also present to mourn with the family.

Others sighted at the premises included the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Simeon-Okraku, and his delegation, along with many other dignitaries. All signed the Book of Condolences in her memory.

The former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 76. She served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1979 to 2001 during the leadership of her husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings.

She was widely recognized for her work in women’s empowerment and political activism, most notably as the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, which played a significant role in improving the lives of women and communities across Ghana.

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