President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The period of mourning begins Friday, October 24, and will end on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, on Friday, October 24, said all national flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings, government installations, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions worldwide.
The gesture, according to the statement, is in honour of Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings’ memory and her distinguished service to the nation.
It noted that the late former First Lady served Ghana with “dedication and commitment,” particularly in the areas of women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development.
“The Government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who died on Thursday at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 76, was a towering and influential figure in Ghana’s political and social landscape.
