Sad news has emerged about the reported passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, after a short illness at age 76. According to reports reaching Ameyaw Debrah Media, she is said to have died at Ridge Hospital in Accra.
The cause of death has not yet been disclosed or confirmed. However, the news was first reported by Adom Online, part of the Multimedia Group, and has since spread rapidly on social media. Many Ghanaians have expressed shock and disbelief, while others say they are waiting for official confirmation from the family or government before accepting the news as true.
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings was one of Ghana’s most prominent political figures and women’s rights advocates. Born on November 17, 1948, in Cape Coast, she became First Lady when her husband, Jerry John Rawlings, rose to power as a military leader and then as a democratically elected president. As First Lady from 1981 to 2001, Nana Konadu made her mark through her work with the 31st December Women’s Movement, which she founded to promote women’s empowerment, education, and child welfare across Ghana. Her efforts helped shape policies around gender equality and community development at a time when women’s voices were rarely heard in politics.
Married to Jerry Rawlings in 1977, the couple had four children, including Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who is currently the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle. Nana Konadu stood by her husband throughout his public life, from his days as a young Air Force officer to his time as Ghana’s longest-serving leader. Her husband, Jerry John Rawlings, passed away in November 2020, an event that deeply saddened the nation. At
Shock and Reactions As the news of her reported death spreads, Ghanaians have taken to social media to share their shock and condolences. Many have called her a trailblazer and a strong woman who inspired generations through her leadership and advocacy. However, others have expressed skepticism, urging the public to wait for official confirmation from the Rawlings family or the government before drawing conclusions.
For now, details remain unclear, including the exact time and cause of her reported death. What is certain is that the news has struck a deep emotional chord across Ghana and beyond.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
