Ernest Owusu Bempah, Deputy Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party
Ernest Owusu Bempah, Deputy Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as the lowest point in his political career.
The young politician, who struggled to find the appropriate words, stated that the death of his political godmother would remain one of the saddest moments of his life.
“The death of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has been the lowest point in my political career. I don’t even know the words to use. She was my mother. My biological mother even recognised Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as my mother,” he said.
He revealed that the late former First Lady was instrumental in grooming him into the politician he is today.
Speaking in an interview with Sir Richie on As It Is in Ghana on Rainbow Radio 92.4FM via telephone, Owusu Bempah emphasised that he would always attribute his political success to the significant role played by the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement in his life.
“I was not a politician. It was Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings who introduced me to mainstream politics. She was the one who groomed me. I was with her throughout the political journey, which allowed me to garner political experience, and I will forever be grateful to her. I will always keep her in my heart.”
He further highlighted a lesser-known aspect of her character, describing her as a deeply kind person.
“This woman was a wonderful person and a woman of many facets. Her name will forever remain an indelible mark in my heart. May she rest in perfect peace,” he concluded.
Owusu Bempah also addressed the pain of the bereaved family, noting the profound closeness between the former First Lady and her children.
“The children were very close to their mother, and her death has been extremely painful for them. They worked closely with her. This is something that is very painful and not easy for them at all. We console them and offer our heartfelt condolences, and we are going to be there for them.”
When asked about the cause of death, he responded,
“I cannot tell, unless the doctors provide the family with that information. I am not in a position to disclose details about it.”