Ghana will on Friday, 28 November 2025, bid a final farewell to Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, bringing to a close a remarkable life that left an unmistakable imprint on the nation’s political and social fabric.
The funeral is expected to draw senior government officials, traditional authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, and thousands of Ghanaians whose lives were touched by her work. It will be a moment not only of mourning, but of reflection on the legacy of a woman who became one of the most influential figures of her generation.
Nana Konadu, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, emerged as a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment, social protection, and community development. Through her leadership, she championed reforms in early childhood education, women’s economic participation, and grassroots mobilisation—initiatives that transformed lives in rural and urban communities alike.
Beyond her public achievements, she is remembered as a bold, principled, and determined leader. Her voice, sometimes controversial but always purposeful, inspired countless young women to step into public service and leadership with confidence.
Friday’s ceremony will carry deep emotional weight for the Rawlings family, who in recent years also laid to rest former President Jerry John Rawlings. Together, the couple shaped critical phases of Ghana’s political evolution from the revolutionary years to the firm establishment of democratic governance in the Fourth Republic.
As the nation prepares to honour her memory, tributes continue to pour in from across Ghana and abroad, celebrating her resilience, patriotism, and lifelong dedication to public service.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings leaves behind her children, grandchildren, extended family, and a national legacy that will continue to inspire reflection, dialogue, and admiration for many years to come.
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