Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has been laid to rest at a military cemetery in Accra.
She was given a state burial on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Independence Square. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was buried next to the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan at the National Memorial Section of the Military Cemetery with her casket draped with national flag.
The burial service begun with a procession of her mortal remains by military officers from the Independence Square, scriptures were read and prayers were offered to commit her mortal remains was committed into the hands of her maker.
The longest-serving First Lady died on October 23, 2025 after a short illness.
Earlier, many dignitaries were present at the state funeral held at the Independence Square to pay their final respect. President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Former President Akufo-Addo, Ex-Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, other present and past state officials were all in attendance to mourn the late former First Lady.
President John Dramani Mahama paid a heartfelt tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as a towering national figure whose influence, courage and leadership shaped generations.
The tribute, delivered on his behalf by Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, was read during the state funeral held on Friday, November 28, at the Black Star Square.
He prayed for her peaceful rest and emphasised that her legacy would continue to guide Ghana toward a more just and equitable society.
“Fare thee well, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghana will remember you,” the President said.
The eldest daughter of the former First Lady, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings expressed gratitude and appreciation to President Mahama, the Chief of Defence Staff and all who supported in the burial of their mother.
“I stand here on behalf of the entire family, on behalf of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Funeral Planning Committee, the Agyeman-Rawlings’ family to express our profound gratitude for the honours done to our mother.
“We are grateful for the strength ad the support that has been offered to us. We would like to express our appreciation to His Excellency the President for the state burial in honour of her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings,” she noted in her vote of thanks.
Source:3news.com
