Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings commemorated on first anniversary

The first anniversary of the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was marked with a series of commemorative events in Accra on October 23, 2026. Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led the government delegation to join the Rawlings family and other dignitaries for the occasion. The day's activities included a tomb unveiling and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Military Cemetery, followed by a memorial mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral.

During the solemn ceremony at the cemetery, Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana. Other wreaths were presented by members of the Rawlings family and representatives from various organizations where the late First Lady had played a pivotal role. The event brought together a broad spectrum of Ghanaian society, reflecting the extensive influence Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings held during her tenure as the country's longest-serving First Lady.

Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the eldest daughter of the deceased and Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, conveyed the family’s appreciation for the nationwide support received during the year of mourning. She expressed specific gratitude to President John Mahama for his administration's involvement in the anniversary proceedings and commended the military and security services for their role in ensuring the ceremonies were conducted with the necessary dignity and order. The memorial mass provided a spiritual conclusion to the day, celebrating the life and enduring impact of the former First Lady on women's empowerment and national development.