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President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
A statement signed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the mourning period will begin Friday, October 24, and end on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
During this period, all national flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings, government institutions, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions worldwide, in honour of the late First Lady’s memory and her distinguished service to the nation.
The statement praised Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings for her dedication and commitment to Ghana’s development, particularly her advocacy in women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social advancement.
“The government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” it concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital at the age of 76.
She remains celebrated as a pioneer of women’s rights and social transformation, whose contributions continue to shape Ghana’s political and social landscape.
