The Government of Ghana has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The official mourning period will begin on Friday, October 24, 2025, and end on Sunday, October 26, 2025. During this time, national flags will fly at half-mast across all public institutions and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad in honour of the late stateswoman.
A statement from the Presidency described the declaration as a mark of respect for a woman who dedicated her life to public service, women’s empowerment, and national development.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, served as Ghana’s First Lady from 1981 to 2001. She was best known for founding the 31st December Women’s Movement, an organization that championed women’s rights, child welfare, and social progress throughout the country.
Her leadership inspired many Ghanaian women to participate in politics, business, and community development. Through her initiatives, countless families benefited from skills training, health awareness programmes, and education projects.
In its statement, the government extended its deepest condolences to the Rawlings family, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and all Ghanaians mourning her passing.
“Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be remembered for her courage, vision, and lifelong commitment to the advancement of women and children,” the statement read.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
As the nation observes these days of mourning, tributes continue to pour in from political leaders, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens who remember her as a pioneer of social change and a symbol of resilience in Ghana’s democratic journey.
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