President John Dramani Mahama has described the late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as a towering national figure whose influence, courage and leadership shaped generations.
He made the remarks in his tribute read on his behalf by Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari.
The tribute was read during the state funeral held on Friday, November 28, at the Black Star Square.
President Mahama prayed for her peaceful rest while reminding the mourners of her legacy.
He declared that her legacy would continue to guide Ghana toward a more just and equitable society.
“Fare thee well, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghana will remember you,” he said.
He indicated that the late former First Lady was a remarkable woman whose impact on Ghana would continue to endure.
In his view, she was more than a First Lady, describing her as “a pioneering leader, a champion of women’s empowerment, and a bold trailblazer in our political and social landscape.”
“Through her inspirational leadership of the 31st December Women’s Movement, she expanded opportunities for women and girls, especially in rural communities where support was most needed. She championed literacy programmes, reproductive and maternal health, and early childhood education, and economic empowerment initiatives long before these became central themes in our national development agenda,” he said.
He went on to describe her as a mother, grandmother, sister, friend and mentor “whose clarity, energy and purpose shaped every space she occupied.”
“Her passing is a profound loss—not only to her beloved family, to whom Lordina and I extend our heartfelt condolences—but also to our nation. It marks the closing of an important chapter in Ghana’s political and social history, even as her example continues to inspire generations to come,” he stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
