Accra, Ghana – The nation is in mourning following the sudden passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings this morning. The sad news was officially confirmed by the family’s Head, Oheneba Akwesi Abayie, who stated that Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings had fallen ill and was swiftly transported to the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where she tragically died.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through Ghana, prompting an immediate and widespread outpouring of grief across social media platforms, with the hashtags #RIP and #GhanaMourns quickly becoming the top trends online.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings held a significant place in Ghanaian political and social life, having served as the country’s First Lady alongside her late husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings. Her tenure and subsequent public life were marked by advocacy for women’s rights and several entrepreneurial and political initiatives. News of her death comes as a profound shock to many who knew of her enduring presence in the country’s public sphere, prompting many high-profile figures and ordinary citizens to share tributes to her life and contributions to Ghana.
While the family has confirmed the circumstances of her passing and the location of her death, they have indicated that further specific details regarding the nature of her recent illness and the planned funeral or memorial arrangements will be communicated to the public in the coming days. The government and various political bodies are expected to issue official statements in the wake of the loss, as the country prepares to grieve the passing of a prominent national figure.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
