Heartbroken Ghanaians have taken to social media to mourn the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
The political trailblazer passed away at age 76 in the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.
While the Rawlings family is yet to issue an official statement, news of her passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and reflection online, with many celebrating her enduring impact on Ghana’s political and social development.
The social media streets have been awash with condolence messages, photos, and tributes highlighting her pioneering role as one of the nation’s most influential women.
Many users described her as a trailblazer for women’s rights, citing her leadership through the 31st December Women’s Movement.
Others recalled her as a pillar of strength and resilience, who stood firmly beside her husband, the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, during Ghana’s most defining political transitions.
Some hailed her as a symbol of courage and purpose, while others shared fond memories of her elegant presence and fiery advocacy for gender equality.
Check out some reactions below:
R.I.P Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings 🤍🕊️
— Etornam🇬🇭 (@Vhyne54) October 23, 2025
Ahhh Nana konadu Agyeman Rawlings nso Awu ? Ohhh It’s been a rough year for Ghana smh . May she rest in peace
— Achie (@NanaAchieKotoko) October 23, 2025
The Brain behind the The National Democratic Congress…Rest in Peace Nana Agyemang Rawlings. pic.twitter.com/8ry5ZDc5l1
— 🆆︎🅾︎🅾︎🅳︎🅲︎🅾︎🅵︎🅵︎🅸︎🅴︎™ (@mindest56) October 23, 2025
What a year!!!
Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings 💔
— Kingsley Wilson (@KwadjoWilson) October 23, 2025
Rest in perfect peace Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings . One of the people to make African prints and African wear very Popular on the continent of Africa 💔
— Ugly💙❤️🐝 (@Lincoln1133) October 23, 2025
Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings 💔
May Her soul rest in perfect peace.
— ♘ (@allergky) October 23, 2025
