President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning to honour the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The mourning period will begin on Friday, October 24, and end on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, announced the decision. It said all national flags will fly at half-mast during the period. The directive applies to public buildings, government offices, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad.
According to the statement, the gesture is to honour Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings for her lifelong service to the nation. She was praised for her “dedication and commitment,” especially in advancing women’s rights, child welfare, and social progress.
“The Government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement added.
Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old.
She was widely respected for her role in national development and women’s empowerment. As founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, she led several programmes to support women and children across Ghana.
Flags across the country have already been lowered in her honour. The nation has begun the mourning period as citizens reflect on her remarkable legacy.
Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Together, they shared a lifelong commitment to public service and national progress.
