President John Dramani Mahama and late Nana Konadu during an event
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his grief over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, noting that plans were already underway to commemorate the fifth anniversary of former President Jerry John Rawlings’ passing.
In the book of condolence opened for Nana Konadu, the President, in his remarks as captured by the Daily Graphic and shared on Facebook on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, described the former politician’s death as “unsettling.”
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In his eulogy, President Mahama said the achievements of the late former First Lady during her 19 years of service to the nation had made the country proud.
President Mahama, signing the book on behalf of himself and his wife, the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, added that the lifetime works and accomplishments of Nana Konadu would be celebrated.
“Ghana is proud of your achievement in your 19 solid Years as 1st Lady and “Mother of the Nation”. While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life.
“It’s been unsettling that you passed when we were just planning the 5th anniversary and final funeral rites for our former President, your husband. You have fought a good fight and deserve peaceful rest,” the president wrote.
President Mahama visited the residence of the late former First Lady on October 28, 2025, together with government delegation to commiserate with the bereaved family.
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Meanwhile, he has announced that Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be accorded a state burial in honour of her immense contributions to national development, women’s empowerment, and public service.
See a screenshot of what President Mahama wrote below:
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