BudgIT Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the passing of former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her as “a visionary leader, social reformer, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment and national development.”
In a statement issued in Accra on Monday, October 27, 2025, and signed by Nancy Adzo Akpene Avevor, Communications Officer of BudgIT Ghana, the civic organisation hailed the late Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings as “a trailblazer whose life embodied courage, conviction, and compassion,” noting that her lifelong work laid a strong foundation for a more equitable Ghana.
“Through her pioneering efforts in advancing women’s rights and social inclusion, she helped lay the foundation for a more equitable Ghana,” the statement read.
“Her leadership through the 31st December Women’s Movement expanded opportunities for women across communities, empowering countless Ghanaians through education, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.”
BudgIT Ghana further highlighted her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and good governance as a defining legacy that continues to inspire women leaders, policymakers, and advocates striving for a just and accountable society.
The organisation extended its condolences to the Rawlings family, the Government of Ghana, and all citizens mourning her passing, expressing solidarity with the nation during the period of reflection.
“As the nation observes the period of mourning declared in her honour, we stand in solidarity with Ghanaians reflecting on a life lived in unwavering service to country and humanity,” the statement concluded.
Below is the statement from BudgIT Ghana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BudgIT Ghana Mourns the Passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
BudgIT Ghana joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, a visionary leader, social reformer, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment and national development.
Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was a trailblazer whose life embodied courage, conviction, and compassion. Through her pioneering efforts in advancing women’s rights and social inclusion, she helped lay the foundation for a more equitable Ghana. Her leadership through the 31st December Women’s Movement expanded opportunities for women across communities, empowering countless Ghanaians through education, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.
Her advocacy for justice, equity, and good governance remains a defining legacy in Ghana’s democratic and developmental trajectory. Her Excellency’s steadfast belief that progress must be inclusive continues to inspire women leaders, policymakers, and advocates striving to build a just and accountable society.
BudgIT Ghana extends its heartfelt condolences to the Rawlings family, the Government of Ghana, and all citizens who share in this national loss. As the nation observes the period of mourning declared in her honour, we stand in solidarity with Ghanaians reflecting on a life lived in unwavering service to country and humanity.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
Signed
Nancy Adzo Akpene Avevor
Communications Officer
