The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has paid glowing tribute to the late former First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a trailblazer in women’s empowerment and political leadership.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party expressed deep sorrow over her passing and extended condolences to her family and the entire nation.
According to the NPP, the late Mrs. Rawlings was “an epitome of the strength and resilience of Ghanaian women,” whose advocacy significantly influenced national policies and laws protecting the rights of women and children.
The statement highlighted her instrumental role in the enactment of the Intestate Succession Law (PNDCL 111), which guarantees inheritance rights for women and children, and her contributions to gender equality provisions in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
“Mrs. Rawlings was a perfect example of a true woman who was resolute in the fight for women’s emancipation. Ghana has not just lost a mother and a political colossus but also an embodiment of inspiration,” the statement read.
The NPP urged the nation to take comfort in her enduring legacy and prayed for strength for her family and all Ghanaians to bear the loss.
Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, after a short illness.
