Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and CEO of the Atta-Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has shared a heartfelt recollection of his last interaction with the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem following news of her passing, Mr. Anyidoho reflected on their close relationship, which blossomed after he became familiar with the late President Jerry John Rawlings.
He revealed that on International Women’s Day earlier this year, he wrote a tribute in honour of Nana Konadu, commending her for her leadership and advocacy for women’s empowerment, particularly her instrumental role in the Beijing Conference and the establishment of the 31st December Women’s Movement.
“The article was published across several news portals, and I sent her the link,” he recounted.
“Her message to me was, ‘Koku, God bless you for remembering me and the role I was able to play. It looks like some people have forgotten, but God bless you for remembering me and for remembering leaders who have served this country during your time. One day, people will remember and honour.’”
Mr. Anyidoho said those words have remained with him, especially now in the wake of her death.
“I extend my condolences to the bereaved family — the children, Zanetor, Asantewaa, Amina, and Kimathi — as well as the entire nation,” he expressed solemnly.
Recounting the moment he learned of her passing, he said, “Around 1:00 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, I got wind of the sad news. I was in the Ridge area, so I went to the 31st December Women’s Movement office, but no one was there. I then proceeded to the Rawlings’ office, where I met some people, and together we put a few things in place and later addressed the press.”
He said he will always remember Nana Konadu through the lens of the Women’s Day tribute he wrote in her honour, a piece that celebrated her lifelong commitment to empowering women and shaping national development.
Mr. Anyidoho concluded that the late former First Lady’s humility, resilience, and sense of duty would forever remain a guiding light for those she inspired.
The longest-serving former First Lady in the history of Ghana passed on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was 76 years old
Source: Gertrude Otchere
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