Mahama Eulogises Nana Konadu… Says She Was Far More Than a First Lady
Celebrating a Trailblazer: Nana Konadu’s Enduring Legacy in Leadership and Women’s Empowerment
- Mahama praises Nana Konadu as a pioneering leader and champion of women’s empowerment.
- She transformed rural communities through literacy, maternal health, and economic initiatives.
- Her legacy extends beyond her role as First Lady, inspiring future generations.
President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a pioneering leader whose courage, influence, and dedication reshaped Ghana’s political and social development.
Delivering a tribute read on his behalf at her State funeral, President Mahama said Ghana was bidding farewell to “a truly remarkable woman” whose impact would continue to be felt for generations.
He emphasised that Nana Konadu’s legacy extended far beyond her role as First Lady.
“She was a towering national figure whose influence, courage, and contributions to Ghana will continue to resonate for generations,” he noted.
President Mahama highlighted her transformative leadership of the 31st December Women’s Movement, recalling how she championed literacy, maternal health, early childhood education, and economic empowerment—particularly for rural women—long before these issues became national priorities.
“She believed passionately in the transformative power of women and the potential of young people, and she dedicated her voice and influence to uplift them,” he added.
Describing her passing as a profound national loss, President Mahama said it marked the end of a significant chapter in Ghana’s political and social history.
“As we bid farewell to Nana Konadu, we celebrate a life richly lived—a life of leadership, advocacy, service, and unbroken purpose.”
He ended with a solemn message: “May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace, and may her legacy continue to guide us toward a more just, inclusive, and equitable Ghana. Ghana will remember
