President John Dramani Mahama has, on behalf of the Government of Ghana, declared three days of national mourning following the passing of H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The national mourning period begins today, Friday, 24 October, and ends on Sunday, 26 October 2025. During this period, all national flags are to fly at half-mast across public buildings, diplomatic missions, and government installations both in Ghana and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The declaration, according to the Presidency, is in honour of the late Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings\u2019 memory and in recognition of her distinguished service to the nation. She was widely known for her unwavering dedication to women\u2019s empowerment, child welfare, and social development throughout her public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Government has extended its deepest condolences to her family, her children, and all who mourn her passing, describing her death as an irreplaceable loss to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May her soul rest in perfect peace.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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