State funeral for Nana Konadu set for November 28

The Government of Ghana, under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama, has announced that a state funeral will be held in honour of the late former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra.

The announcement, contained in a statement issued by the Jubilee House — the seat of government, said the state funeral is in recognition of Mrs. Rawlings’ invaluable contributions to the advancement of women’s and children’s rights, as well as her enduring service to national development.

Ghanaians are expected to pay their last respects to the former First Lady, who was admired for her boldness, strong convictions, and unshakable love for African prints, which became a hallmark of her public image and advocacy for African identity.

Mrs. Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a pioneering advocate for gender equality and the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, which championed women’s empowerment across the country.