First Lady Lordina Mahama and President John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama have visited the Rawlings family to commiserate with them and sign the book of condolence following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
During the visit on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, President Mahama announced that the late former First Lady will be accorded a state burial in recognition of her immense contribution to national development, women’s empowerment and public service.
“We shall give her a state funeral. The family can do the traditional funeral after the state funeral. And so, once we know what the date is, we will do the programme. The state will give her the full honours that she deserves as our former First Lady and Mother of the Nation,” he said.
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Expressing his condolences, President Mahama described her death as sudden and deeply painful.
“The last time I saw her, she was her lively self, full of energy and passion for the causes she cared about. To hear of her passing within such a short period is truly heartbreaking,” he noted.
Reflecting on her enduring legacy, President Mahama praised Nana Konadu’s pioneering work through the 31st December Women’s Movement, noting that its impact is still evident in communities across the country.
“When you travel around Ghana, you see evidence of her work, including oil palm extraction and production projects that continue to empower women and support families. Her efforts transformed livelihoods and gave dignity to women through economic independence,” he stated.
President Mahama announces state burial for Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
President Mahama assured the nation that her contributions would be acknowledged in full.
“I am sure that when the tributes come to be written, we will have a story about her role as First Lady in Ghana,” he said.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.
She was Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and a leading advocate for women’s empowerment, child welfare and social development.
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