Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ family asks for privacy after her demise
The family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, has appealed to the public to respect their privacy following her passing.
The head of the family, Oheneba Akwesi Abayie, confirmed that all relevant institutions have been officially notified of her death.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Thursday, October 23, Oheneba Akwesi Abayie also disclosed that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been formally notified of the development.
He indicated that further details regarding funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
“His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has requested an official statement confirming Nana Kunodu’s passing. At this time, the family is grieving and requests privacy. Further announcements will be made by the government,” he stated.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a prominent figure in Ghana’s politics and social history, passed away at 76 at Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday. Born in Cape Coast on November 17, 1948, she attended Ghana International School and Achimota School, where she met her future husband, the late President Jerry John Rawlings. She later studied Art and Textiles at the University of Science and Technology and earned a diploma in Interior Design from the London College of Arts.
Throughout her life, Nana Konadu pursued further education in Personnel Management, Development Studies, and fellowships in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership in the United States.
