The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has disclosed that the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was on the verge of rejoining the party before her death on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Nana Konadu, wife of NDC founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a key figure in the party’s formative years and a leading advocate for women’s empowerment through the 31st December Women’s Movement.
After losing the NDC’s presidential primary in 2011, she broke away to form the National Democratic Party (NDP) in 2012. Although she was disqualified from contesting in that year’s general election, she later stood as the NDP’s presidential candidate in 2016.
Speaking after leading an NDC delegation to her residence on Monday, October 27, Fifi Kwetey revealed that reconciliation efforts with Nana Konadu had reached an advanced stage before her passing.
“I wouldn’t say the talks were unsuccessful. I would rather say that the timing was the challenge. Because even on her part, you could clearly see that she was ready,” he said.
Mr. Kwetey noted that the NDC had long acknowledged her pivotal role in establishing and strengthening the party and had been working in recent years to restore cordial relations.
“We have constantly said that with the role she played in forming this party and making it great and strong—despite the difficulties that came along the way—we needed to put those behind us. I am happy that during her time, these efforts started and she embraced them,” he explained.
He described the late Nana Konadu as a towering personality whose courage, leadership, and dedication to women’s advancement would continue to inspire generations both within and beyond the NDC.
“The party will miss her dearly,” he added.
Ghana is mourning the loss of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, whose death on Thursday, October 23, 2025, has drawn a nationwide outpouring of grief and tributes from political leaders, diplomats, public institutions, and citizens across the world.
The widow of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement was widely regarded as a transformative figure who championed women’s empowerment, gender equality, and social justice.
Her passing marks the end of an era in Ghana’s political and social history — one shaped profoundly by her activism, intellect, and unrelenting spirit.
The late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings is celebrated for her lifelong advocacy for women’s empowerment, education, and social justice.
Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy of leadership, courage, and service will continue to inspire generations of Ghanaians.
