Memorial mass to mark first anniversary of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ death on October 23

A memorial Mass will be held on October 23, 2026, to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. The ceremony, set to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka, Accra, will conclude at noon. Family members invite the public to join in honoring the late First Lady, who was remembered as a mother, grandmother, aunt, champion for gender equality, and a transformative figure in Ghana's political landscape.

Nana Konadu, who served as First Lady from 1981 to 2001, was renowned for her dedication to women's empowerment, grassroots development, and poverty alleviation. Her advocacy efforts led to the establishment of numerous early childhood development centers, providing access to pre-school education, especially in rural and economically disadvantaged areas.

Nana Konadu was also instrumental in the formation of the National Democratic Congress and ran for president on the NDP ticket in 2016, becoming the first woman in Ghana's history to do so. Her international influence was evident at the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, where she actively participated in regional peace initiatives involving First Ladies from West Africa and beyond.

The family highlighted Nana Konadu's unwavering commitment to her principles, her service to Ghana, and her lasting impact on the nation's history, affirming that her legacy would continue to inspire future generations of women and children.