The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is in mourning following the passing of one of its founding figures, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana.
In an official statement, the party expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a woman whose dedication, strength, and pioneering spirit helped shape the foundation of the NDC. Nana Konadu was not only the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings but also a formidable political figure in her own right, known for championing women’s rights and social justice in Ghana.
“She played a vital role in the formation and early development of the party and the democratic process in Ghana. Her legacy in women’s empowerment and nation-building is one that will continue to inspire generations,” the statement said.
The NDC has extended its condolences to the Rawlings family, particularly her children and close relatives, and has called on all party members and sympathizers to honour her memory with dignity and unity.
Plans are underway to pay tribute to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings through national and party events in recognition of her contributions to Ghana’s political landscape.
Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy as a founding mother of the NDC and a symbol of resilience remains forever etched in the history of the party and the nation.
Nana Konadu Agyeman was born in Cape Coast, Central Region of Ghana, on 17 November 1948, to J. O. T. Agyeman and his wife.[1] She attended Ghana International School.[6] Later, she moved to Achimota School where she met future husband, Jerry John Rawlings. She went on to study Art and textiles at the University of Science and Technology. She was a student leader of her hall of residence, Africa Hall. In 1975, she earned an interior design diploma from the London College of Arts.[7]
She further pursued her education over the next couple of decades, acquiring a diploma in advanced personnel management from Ghana’s Management Development and Productivity Institute in 1979 and a certificate in development from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration in 1991.[7] She also took courses at Johns Hopkins University, the Institute for Policy Studies in Baltimore, USA, and received a certificate for a fellows program in philanthropy and non-profit organizations
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