‘IRON LADY’ IS GONE!

Ghana is in mourning following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, widely revered as the “Iron Lady” of the Fourth Republic. She passed away early this morning at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness.

Nana Konadu, aged 76, was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001. Her legacy is deeply etched into Ghana’s political and social history, not only as a presidential spouse but as a formidable advocate for women’s empowerment and national development.

She was the founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, a pioneering organization that championed gender equality, child welfare, and grassroots economic empowerment. Her fearless leadership and unwavering commitment to social justice earned her the nickname “Iron Lady,” a title she carried with pride and purpose.

In 2016, she made history as the first woman to contest the presidency in Ghana, further cementing her role as a trailblazer in the country’s democratic evolution.

News of her passing has spread rapidly across media platforms, prompting an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, civil society groups, and citizens nationwide. Many remember her as a woman of strength, conviction, and vision one who never shied away from challenging the status quo.

Details regarding funeral arrangements are yet to be announced, but the nation prepares to honor a woman whose life’s work helped shape modern Ghana.

As tributes continue to pour in, one sentiment echoes across the country: Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was more than a First Lady she was a force of change.