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Samira Bawumia, former Second Lady and wife of former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended her condolences to the family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
Mrs. Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 after a brief illness.
In a Facebook post to eulogise the longest serving First Lady, Samira Bawumia said “Mrs Rawlings was an inspirational figure who fiercely championed Women Empowerment in Ghana. She will be fondly missed.”
She expressed grief over the death of Nana Konadu-Agyeman-Rawlings.
“I’m deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate passing of Her Excellency Mrs Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, Former First Lady of Ghana and Founder of the National Democratic Party (NDP). May God grant her a peaceful rest and strengthen her children and the entire family,” she added.
On Friday, October 24, 2025 state officials, former government appointees, loved ones and relatives trooped to the residence of the late former First Lady to offer sympathy and grief with the family.

Mrs Rawlings died on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, after a short illness. She was 76 years old.

NPP stalwarts and former President Akufo-Addo were amongst the many personalities who visited the residence to commiserate with the family.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following the death of Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

The three-day national mourning commences from today, Friday, October 24 to Sunday 26 October 2025.

This was announced in a statement issued on Friday, October 24 and signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

The President has also directed that during this period, all national flags shall fly at half-mast at all public buildings, diplomatic missions, and government installations throughout the country and abroad.

This is in honour of her memory and in recognition of her distinguished service to our nation.

“Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings served Ghana with dedication and commitment, particularly in women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development.

“The Government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.