The President, John Dramani Mahama, yesterday visited the residence of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, to commiserate with her children and immediate family on her passing.
Accompanied by his wife, Lordina, and the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, Mr Mahama also signed a book of condolence opened in memory of Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings.
In his message of condolence, the President said “Ghana is proud of the late Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ achievement in her 19 years as ‘Mother of the Nation’.”
He wrote: “While we are all saddened by your passing, we celebrate your life.”
President Mahama said it was unsettling that Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings died just when plans were underway to mark the fifth anniversary of the demise of her husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings.
“You have fought a good fight and deserve a peaceful rest,” President Mahama added.
Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings died at the Ridge Hospital on Thursday, October 23, after a short illness.
Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and the National Democratic Party, the late Nana Konadu was Ghana’s First Lady between 1981 and 2001.
She was 76.
BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI
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