"Funeral of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings is open to public" - Family announces

The funeral of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of Ghana, will be open to the general public, her family announced on Tuesday.

She will be laid to rest on November 28, 2025 at the Black Star Square (Independence Square), Accra.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, family spokesperson Oheneba Akwasi Abayie said the state funeral will begin at 6 a.m. at Independence Square, where the cortege will arrive to commence the proceedings.

“The funeral activities will start at 6 a.m. at Independence Square with the arrival of the cortege,” Oheneba Abayie told journalists.

The family extended heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians for the outpouring of sympathy and support following her passing.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings died on October 23 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) at the age of 76.

She was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and a prominent advocate for women’s rights, celebrated for her leadership of the 31st December Women’s Movement, which championed women’s empowerment across the country.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith