Ghana Football Association Pays Tribute to Late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Delegation Visit

On Monday, October 27, 2025, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Football Association, led a delegation to convey their condolences to the family of the late former First Lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, following her recent passing.

Accompanying President Simeon-Okraku were several dignitaries, including Vice President Mark Addo, General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, along with Executive Council Members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Noel Nobel. The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, also joined the visit.

Memorial Gathering

The delegation’s visit occurred at the Rawlings family residence in Ridge, Accra. This heartfelt gathering provided an opportunity for the GFA leaders to express their sympathies and share in the sorrow of the grieving family.

Remembering Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away at the age of 76, was pronounced dead at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She held the esteemed position of First Lady from 1979 to 2001, during the terms of her late husband, former President Jerry John Rawlings, encompassing both military and civilian rule.

In addition to her significant role as First Lady, Nana Konadu was a pioneer in the fields of women’s empowerment and political activism. She established the 31st December Women’s Movement, an influential organization aimed at promoting women’s rights, social development, and community growth throughout Ghana.

Her unwavering commitment to public service, advocacy for gender equality, and relentless pursuit of national progress have profoundly shaped Ghana’s socio-political terrain.

Ongoing Support

The leadership of the GFA reiterated their support and prayers for the Rawlings family during this challenging time, paying homage to a remarkable woman whose influence extended well beyond politics into the very core of Ghanaian culture and society.