The Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the entire Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 24, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the late Nana Konadu as a woman of “remarkable vision, courage, and conviction,” whose legacy has left an indelible mark on Ghana’s social and political development.
“Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was a woman of remarkable vision, courage, and conviction. Throughout her public life, she championed the causes of women and children, tirelessly advocating for gender equality and social justice,” the statement read.
The Acting Chief Justice lauded the former First Lady’s pioneering role in women’s empowerment, particularly through the 31st December Women’s Movement, describing it as a lasting testament to her dedication to national progress.
“While her passing marks the end of an era, her influence will continue to resonate in the hearts of countless Ghanaians whose lives she touched through her service, compassion, and leadership,” the statement added.
The Judiciary expressed its solidarity with the Rawlings family and joined the nation in mourning the loss of a distinguished stateswoman who played a vital role in advancing Ghana’s democracy and social development.
“We pray that the Almighty God grants comfort to the bereaved family and eternal rest to her gentle soul,” the statement concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, passed away at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at age 76.
She was Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and a trailblazer in the fight for women’s rights and social justice.
Source: Adomonline