Accra: Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has extended condolences to the family of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana. In a statement issued by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Centre for Women and Development, Mrs. Rawlings was hailed as 'a formidable advocate for women's rights.'
According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Rawlings' vision and courage helped transform the landscape of gender equality in Ghana and beyond. Through her leadership of the 31st December Women's Movement, she advanced women's political participation, education, and economic empowerment, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations. The statement extended deepest condolences to her daughter, Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, a member of the Amujae Initiative, and to the entire Rawlings family. During this period of mourning, the EJS Center stands in solidarity with them and with the people of Ghana as they celebrate the life and impact of this remarkable woman, whose legacy lives on.
Political leaders, diplomats, institutions, and citizens continue to mourn the passing of the renowned stateswoman, who died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Accra. Organisations including Aglow International described Nana Konadu as 'a woman of purpose and passion' whose work profoundly impacted the lives of Ghanaian women. Mrs. Dorothy Danso, National President of Aglow International, expressed her prayers for comfort and strength for the bereaved family, her children, and all who mourn this great woman.
Nana Konadu has been widely described as 'a true national treasure,' 'an indomitable spirit,' and 'a beacon of women's empowerment' whose influence will endure through history. Her alma mater, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), paid tribute to her legacy, describing her as 'an illustrious alumna' and 'one of Ghana's most remarkable women.'
