A photo of John Agyekum Kufuor and 2 of the children of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has consoled the children of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings following the passing of the First Lady.
The former president, affectionately called “Gentle Giant,” was seen comforting and sharing light-hearted moments with Nana Konadu’s children, bringing smiles amid their grief during a visit to her residence on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Social media users have since described his gesture as ‘true uncle duties.”
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who made history as Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, passed away on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, in Accra. She was 76 years old, born on November 17, 1948.
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She was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and became a prominent figure in Ghana’s political and social space, known for her bold advocacy for women’s empowerment and leadership.
In 2016, she became the first female to run for president of Ghana, and in 2018, she published her first book, It Takes a Woman, chronicling her journey and vision for gender equality.
Nana Konadu passed away at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital.
She remains Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, having occupied the position under three successive governments, first under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) from June 4 to September 24, 1979; later under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) from December 31, 1981, to January 6, 1993; and finally, as civilian First Lady during President Jerry John Rawlings’ two terms in office from January 7, 1993, to January 6, 2001.
Born in Cape Coast in the Central Region, Nana Konadu attended Ghana International School before pursuing higher education both locally and abroad.
Her passing marks the end of an era in Ghanaian politics and public life, as tributes continue to pour in for the woman who broke barriers and redefined the role of the First Lady in Ghana.
See the post below:
Former President Kufuor consoles his nephew and nieces, Nana Konadu’s children. He made them laugh 😄 wei yɛ uncle duties. pic.twitter.com/mKIR9O5jCA
— The Asante Nation (@Asante_nation) October 25, 2025
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