President John Dramani Mahama has announced a three-day period of national mourning in response to the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
This mourning period will commence on Friday, October 24, and conclude on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, on Friday, October 24, indicated that all national flags will be flown at half-mast at public buildings, government facilities, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions around the globe.
This act, as stated, is intended to honor Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings’ legacy and her exemplary service to the country.
The statement highlighted that the late former First Lady dedicated herself to Ghana, particularly in the fields of women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development.
“The Government expresses its heartfelt condolences to her family, her children, and all those who are grieving this profound loss. May her soul find eternal peace,” the statement concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away on Thursday at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 76, was a prominent and influential figure in Ghana’s political and social spheres.
