Amid tears and tributes, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has found a glimmer of comfort in the passing of her mother, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing it as “not a tragic ending.”
Speaking at the family home in Accra, the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle said while the family continues to grieve deeply, they are thankful that their matriarch’s final moments were peaceful.
“What we can give thanks for is that it was not a tragic ending or an extended period of suffering,” she shared.
She reflected on the emotional toll the loss has taken, adding that the pain of losing a parent is never diminished by age or experience.
“It’s been a very difficult moment for us. It just doesn’t make sense. But the Lord gives and the Lord takes. No matter what age a parent passes away at, it doesn’t lessen the pain,” she said.
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, remains one of Ghana’s most influential political figures — remembered for her courage, leadership, and decades of activism dedicated to empowering women.
Her life and legacy continue to inspire tributes from across political, social, and religious divides, as Ghanaians honour the memory of a woman who helped shape the nation’s modern history.
She died on October 23 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness.
By Noble Crosby Annan
