The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has paid glowing tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as an epitome of strength and the enduring resilience of Ghanaian women.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP expressed deep sorrow over her passing, which it said marked the loss of a national figure who dedicated her life to women’s empowerment and social transformation.
“The late Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, was an epitome of the strength and resilience of Ghanaian women, particularly in political leadership and socio-economic empowerment,” the statement said.
The party highlighted her role in advancing gender equality and improving the welfare of women and children. It noted that her tireless advocacy contributed significantly to landmark policies such as the Intestate Succession Law (PNDCL 111), which guarantees inheritance rights for women and children, and to the inclusion of gender equality provisions in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
Describing her as “a true woman who was resolute in the fight for women’s emancipation,” the NPP said her legacy would continue to inspire generations of Ghanaians.
The statement added that Ghana had lost “a mother and a political colossus,” whose courage, determination, and leadership left a lasting impact on national life.
“The NPP extends its heartfelt condolences to her immediate family and commiserates with the rest of the nation for the painful loss of this illustrious citizen,” the party said.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was celebrated for her pioneering efforts in promoting women’s rights and championing social change across Ghana.
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