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Ghana Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings After Death at 76
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady from 1981 to 2001, passed away on October 23, 2025, at Ridge Hospital in Accra after being admitted unresponsive.
She founded the 31st December Women’s Movement in 1982 to promote women’s entrepreneurship, education, and political participation, and became the first woman to run for president in 2016 under the National Democratic Party.
Her death, five years after her husband Jerry Rawlings’ passing, has drawn tributes from public figures, citizens, and institutions for her advocacy in gender equality and rural development.
A Life of Influence and Resilience
Married in 1977, she stood by Rawlings through his meteoric rise—from Air Force officer to leader of two coups in 1979 and 1981, and eventually to elected president under the Fourth Republic from 1993 to 2001.As First Lady for over two decades (intermittently from 1979 to 2001), she redefined the role, founding the 31st December Women’s Movement in 1982 to champion women’s rights, education, and economic independence.
Often dubbed the “Hillary Clinton of Africa” for her political ambition and unyielding presence, she broke barriers by becoming the first woman to run for Ghana’s presidency in 2016 under the National Democratic Party (NDP), which she founded after parting ways with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings and Hillary Clinton
Though her 2012 bid for the NDC nomination fell short, her advocacy left an indelible mark, influencing policies on gender equality and community development.
She outlived her husband by nearly five years; Rawlings died in November 2020 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
In her later years, she remained active, attending public events like a funeral in the Ashanti Region just two weeks before her death, where she was seen singing hymns alongside dignitaries.
Her memoir, launched in recent years, offers a firsthand account of her journey from 1948 onward, underscoring her call for better documentation of African history.
Funeral arrangements are pending official family announcement, but flags are expected to fly at half-mast as Ghana honors a matriarch whose voice amplified the marginalized for generations. Rest in power, Nana Konadu—your fire continues to light the path for Ghanaian women.
Church leaders state that the ritual fosters discipline, self-respect, and abstinence among young women, aligning with broader efforts to combat social issues like teenage pregnancies and HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
This practice has been ongoing for decades and is voluntary within the church community, though it draws from traditional Zulu initiation rites
The first wife of Ghana’s highlife Legend Daddy Lumba, Akosua Serwaa Fosuh together with her sister Ernestina Fosuh on Wednesday 15th October, 2025 filled a petition with the German embassy in Ghana, Germany’s BKA, and Ghana’s CID, seeking an independent investigation into his July 26, 2025, death at the Bank hospital in Accra and the arrest of his second wife Marion ‘Odo Broni’ Awuku and manager Roman Fada for alleged negligence.
The petition highlights conflicting reports on his final days amid family disputes over his legacy and funeral arrangements scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Kumasi. The Fosu Royal Family defends Odo Broni under Ashanti customs, while Daddy Lumba’s children call for unity.
In a momentous achievement for inclusivity in Ghana’s legal profession, Juventus Duorinaah was called to the Bar on Friday October 11, 2024, becoming the country’s first deaf lawyer.
Hailing from WA in the Upper West Region, Duorinaah’s journey defies barriers, serving as a beacon for the deaf community and people with disabilities across Ghana.
Juventus Duorinaah becomes Ghana’s first deaf person to be called to the BAR
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in WA, Duorinaah began his schooling at the WA School for the Deaf before advancing to the Senior High Technical School for the Deaf (SHTSD), where he graduated in 2007 after passing his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
Undeterred by challenges, he pursued higher education at the University of Ghana (UG), earning a First Class Honours degree in Sociology and Political Science.
To deepen his expertise, Duorinaah studied abroad at Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics in the United Kingdom, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law.
Upon returning to Ghana, he completed another LLM at UG before tackling the rigorous six-year Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law. The institution provided crucial support, fully funding a sign language interpreter throughout his studies to ensure accessibility.http://www.blackenterprise.com
Call to the Bar and Historic Milestone
Duorinaah was among 777 new lawyers sworn in by the General Legal Council of Ghana during a ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre on October 11, 2024.
His success marks a pivotal step forward, challenging stereotypes about deafness and highlighting the need for inclusive education and professional opportunities.
As Director of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf, he has long advocated for greater societal inclusion of deaf individuals, and this accomplishment amplifies his voice in legal advocacy.
Future Aspirations
Reflecting on his milestone, Duorinaah described it as “like a dream,” emphasizing his commitment to empowering the deaf community.
He aspires to become a judge, focusing on enhancing justice delivery and educating deaf Ghanaians about their rights. Currently, he mentors young deaf students pursuing law, aiming to inspire a new generation of barrier-breakers.
Duorinaah’s story underscores resilience and systemic support’s role in fostering diversity in Ghana’s legal field, proving that determination can rewrite possibilities for marginalized groups.
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