PHOTOS: State funeral for former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

A solemn state funeral was held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Independence Square in Accra to bid farewell to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

The ceremony brought together key national leaders, dignitaries, members of the clergy, and hundreds of mourners who have gathered in honour of the pioneering stateswoman.

FULL TEXT: Tribute by the National Democratic Congress in honour of Nana Konadu

President John Dramani Mahama, who earlier announced the government’s decision to accord her a state funeral, was in attendance with his wife, Lordina Mahama, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, alongside senior government officials, and former appointees.

Also, present was the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his wife; former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife Samira Bawumia; and former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who joined the congregation to pay their final respects.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a long-standing advocate for women’s empowerment and social justice, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

See pictures from the funeral below:

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Watch the moment Nana Konadu's casket arrives at Independence Square