Rawlings’ family limits condolence visits for Nana Konadu to weekdays only

The family of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has announced that condolence visits will be received only on weekdays until further notice.

In a statement issued by the Office of former President Jerry John Rawlings on Monday, the family said visits must be scheduled in advance and confirmed that the family will not receive any visits on weekends.

Members of the public who wish to pay their respects are asked to call 0276500008 to arrange a suitable date and time.

Tributes and messages of condolence may also be emailed to TRIBUTES@NANAKONADUAGYEMANRAWLINGS.ORG or delivered in hard copy to the Office of the Former President at No. 1 Sekou Toure Link, Cantonments, Accra, the statement added.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital after a short illness.

She was the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, noted for her decades-long advocacy for women’s empowerment, literacy, and social development.

Born on November 17, 1948, Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings later served as Vice-Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress before founding the National Democratic Party.

She is survived by her four children: Zanetor, Yaa Asantewaa, Amina, and Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings.