The Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the entire Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 24, 2025, the Acting Chief Justice described the late Nana Konadu as a woman of “remarkable vision, courage, and conviction,” whose life and work left an enduring mark on Ghana’s social and political landscape.
“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.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie highlighted the former First Lady’s legacy through the 31st December Women’s Movement, which he said remains a testament to her lifelong commitment to empowering women and promoting national development.
“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 solidarity with the Rawlings family, noting that it joins the nation in mourning the loss of a stateswoman whose contributions helped shape Ghana’s democratic and social progress.
“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 the age of 76. She was Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and a leading advocate for women’s empowerment and social justice.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
