Accra: Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie has expressed condolences to the family of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, who died on Thursday, October 24. 'The entire Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Family and Children of the late Former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings,' a statement issued in Accra on Friday quoted him as saying.
According to Ghana News Agency, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the late Nana Konadu as a woman of vision, courage, and conviction. He said throughout her public life, she championed the causes of women and children, tirelessly advocating gender equality and social justice. 'Her impactful work through the 31st December Women's Movement stands as a testament to her enduring commitment to women and children's empowerment, as well as national development.'
While her passing marked the end of an era, her influence would continue to resonate in the hearts of countless Ghanaians whose lives she touched through her service, compassion, and leadership, the Acting Chief Justice said. 'The Judiciary joins the family of the late President Jerry John Rawlings, the children, and all Ghanaians in mourning this painful loss. We pray that the Almighty God grants comfort to the bereaved family and eternal rest to her gentle soul.'
The former First Lady, the widow of former President Jerry John Rawlings, passed away on October 24, 2025.
