The national women’s fellowship, Aglow International, has joined the nation in mourning the death of former First Lady and celebrated women’s rights activist Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
In a heartfelt tribute, the organisation hailed her as a transformative figure who championed the cause of Ghanaian women for decades through her work with the 31st December Women’s Movement.
In a statement issued by Aglow International, the group’s leadership expressed profound sadness over the passing of the late former First Lady.
Mrs. Dorothy Danso, the National President of Aglow International, along with the National Executive and its vast membership, described Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings as a trailblazer, visionary, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment.
Aglow recognised the immense and lasting impact of her work, particularly her focus on social and economic independence for women at the grassroots level across all 16 regions of Ghana.
The statement characterised her not just as a political figure but as a force for societal change:
The statement described her as a woman of purpose and passion whose life and work profoundly transformed the lives of countless Ghanaian women.
Her dedication to promoting education, healthcare, and economic literacy has been credited with lifting thousands of women and their families out of poverty, establishing a legacy that continues to resonate with women’s groups today.
Mrs. Danso concluded the tribute with a solemn prayer for the bereaved family, offering spiritual support during their time of loss.
“On behalf of the entire Aglow family, we pray that God, the Comforter, will console and strengthen the bereaved family, her children, and all who mourn this great woman,” Mrs. Danso said. “May the Almighty grant them peace, and may her legacy of service, courage, and empowerment continue to shine brightly in the hearts of women across Ghana and beyond.”
Aglow International also assured the Rawlings family of their continued prayer support, acknowledging the immense void left by the loss of a figure who defined women’s political and social activism in the Fourth Republic.