Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid a solemn visit to the residence of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, following news of her passing on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
The visit, which took place on Friday morning, was marked by quiet reflection and heartfelt condolences as Akufo-Addo met with members of the Rawlings family to express his sympathies. He was received by close relatives and aides of the late former First Lady, who passed away at age 76.
Nana Konadu, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a towering figure in Ghanaian politics and a champion of women’s empowerment. Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the country, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, civil society groups, and ordinary citizens.
Akufo-Addo, who served as President from 2017 to 2025, described Nana Konadu as “a woman of conviction and courage” in a brief statement issued after his visit. He noted her contributions to Ghana’s democratic development and her pioneering role in advancing gender equality through the 31st December Women’s Movement.
The former President’s visit is part of a growing wave of high-profile condolences being extended to the Rawlings family. President John Mahama is expected to lead a government delegation to the family home in the coming days, while Parliament has announced plans to hold a special sitting in her honor.
Funeral arrangements for Nana Konadu are yet to be officially announced, but sources close to the family indicate that a state-assisted burial is being considered.
Her legacy as Ghana’s first female presidential candidate and a relentless advocate for social justice continues to resonate, even in death. As the nation mourns, her memory remains etched in the hearts of many.