The former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 76, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.

According to reports, the former First Lady was unwell prior to her passing.

Following news of her death, tributes and memories of her life and legacy have flooded social media, with many describing her as a courageous leader and an icon of women's empowerment.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings's last public appearance was at the "Dote Yie" ceremony for the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 98, after reigning for eight years, during which she paid her respects to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

During the ceremony, Nana Konadu was captured sharing a light moment with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as he received dignitaries who had come to pay their last respects.

Her children accompanied her to the palace.

In one scene, she was seen shaking hands with her cousin, the Otumfuo, and engaging him in a brief conversation before her children also exchanged pleasantries with the Asantehene.

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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and played a prominent role in Ghanaian politics and social advocacy.

She was widely recognised for her leadership in championing women's rights, community development, and economic empowerment across the country through her work with the 31st December Women's Movement.

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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings's last public appearance was at Dote Yie of the late Asantehemaa, where she paid respects to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II 🕊️.#3NewsGH #TV3GH #RIP🕊️ pic.twitter.com/rcYvCgH28h

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