The Police Ladies Association (POLAS) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, whose death occurred at the Ridge Hospital in October 2024.

Speaking to the press, the National President of POLAS, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the Government of Ghana.

“I wish on behalf of POLAS, to express our condolences to the bereaved family and government. We have lost a mother whose contributions to national development are not in doubt,” she said.

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The late former First Lady was recognised by the Ghana Police Service for her remarkable contributions to advancing women in policing.

During her tenure as First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings championed reforms that enabled female officers, who previously could only rise to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), to be promoted to the rank of Commissioner achieving parity with their male counterparts.

Her advocacy also paved the way for female police officers to participate in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions abroad, a milestone that continues to benefit the Service today.

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In recognition of her immense contributions, the Police Ladies Association honoured Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings during the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of female policing in Ghana.

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BREAKING: Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings is dead