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NDC mourns former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to empowering women and children.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and signed by the General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party said Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings made a lasting impact on Ghana’s history through her leadership of the 31st December Women’s Movement, where she championed education, economic empowerment, and social inclusion for women across the country.
The statement noted that as one of the founding pillars of the NDC, Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings played an important role in shaping the party’s ideals and identity.
It added that despite later forming another political party, her contribution to the NDC remains significant.
Mr. Kwetey recalled that during the party’s commemoration of its founder’s birth date on June 22, 2025, he publicly called for Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings to be recognized again as the Founding Mother of the NDC a gesture that reflected the party’s respect and appreciation for her legacy.
“We take comfort in knowing that this acknowledgment was made while she was still with us. The NDC has always held her legacy in respect and gratitude” the statement read.
The party extended its condolences to the Rawlings family, especially her children and loved ones, praying for strength and comfort in their moment of grief.
“May the soul of Mrs. Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings rest in perfect peace,” it concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Photos from the High-Level Event on Reparatory Justice for the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised chattel enslavement of African people, convened at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.
Delivering a powerful address, President John Dramani Mahama underscored the moral urgency of confronting historical injustices and advancing a global commitment to reparatory justice.
“The entire transatlantic slave trade was designed to deny African people their humanity,” the President stated.
Highlighting the significance of ongoing international efforts, he added:“This resolution allows us, as a global community, to collectively bear witness to the plight of the 18 million men, women, and children whose homes, communities, names, families, hopes, dreams, futures, and lives were stolen from them over the course of four centuries.”
In reaffirming the enduring truth of justice, President Mahama noted:
“Just because everybody is doing something doesn’t make it right. Slavery is wrong now, and it was wrong then. For as long as Africans have been trafficked and enslaved, there have been abolitionists who have spoken up against it.”
He further called for a deeper reflection on identity and dignity:
“We must also remember to reclaim our own humanity… when we absorb too much of the language of violence and erasure, our minds become enslaved.”
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Beatrice Siaw, has expressed mixed views about Ghana’s current leadership, saying she admires President John Dramani Mahama but is not fully satisfied with how the country is being governed.
Speaking in an interview on Metro TV on Tuesday, she said although she belongs to the NPP, she finds it difficult to criticise the President personally.
“I admire President Mahama, so it’s hard to speak against him. But I do love my party. I am impressed with the President, not necessarily impressed with how things are going” she said.
She acknowledged that the NDC has made efforts in managing the economy and improving some key indicators. She noted that the party appears determined to prove critics wrong after previously being voted out of office.
“They are trying to do a lot of things that Ghanaians thought they couldn’t do when they were in power,” she said.
However, she was quick to add that these efforts may not necessarily translate into electoral success in the next election cycle.
When asked whether the NDC’s performance could pose a strong challenge in 2028, she said she does not believe so, although she admitted there have been some improvements in certain areas.
“In some aspects, yes,” she said when asked if she had been impressed by the government’s performance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
