{"id":100041,"date":"2025-10-24T08:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100041"},"modified":"2025-10-24T08:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:50:32","slug":"government-declares-three-days-of-national-mourning-for-nana-konadu-agyeman-rawlings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=100041","title":{"rendered":"Government declares three days of national mourning for Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Government of Ghana has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. President John Dramani Mahama announced the decision on Friday, stating that the period of mourning will run from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on behalf of the government, President Mahama directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast at public institutions, diplomatic missions, and government facilities both in Ghana and abroad, in honour of the late former First Lady.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is in honour of her memory and in recognition of her distinguished service to our nation,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001, was widely known for her leadership in women\u2019s empowerment, child welfare, and social development through the 31st December Women\u2019s Movement. <\/p>\n

Her advocacy helped influence policy direction on women\u2019s rights and economic participation, notably during a period of evolving democratic processes in Ghana.<\/p>\n

The statement described her as a dedicated public figure whose impact \u201cremains deeply woven into the country\u2019s social progress,\u201d highlighting her commitment to improving livelihoods and expanding opportunities for women across Ghana.<\/p>\n

The government extended its condolences to the Rawlings family, particularly her children, as well as to members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and all those mourning her passing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n

Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in consultation with the state in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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