Accra: Nambian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has extended a message of condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the Government and People of Ghana, following the passing of Ghana's former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Namibian President expressed sorrow over the passing of former First Lady Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, who died on 23rd October at the age of 76. 'On behalf of the People and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, I extend my heartfelt condolences to my dear brother, President John Dramani Mahama, the children, the entire bereaved family, and the people of the Republic of Ghana, on the loss of the former First Lady,' President Nandi-Ndaitwah stated.
The former First Lady Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings was married to the late former President Jerry John Rawlings. In her message, President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings for her influential role in Ghanaian politics and social advocacy. 'She was recognised for her leadership in championing women's rights and empowering communities in the country,' President Nandi-Ndaitwah noted.
During her tenure, Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings established the 31st December Women's Movement, an organisation dedicated to empowering Ghanaian women through entrepreneurship, education, and political participation. She was a strong advocate for women's emancipation at all levels of development, enabling them to contribute to the socio-economic and political progress of the country.
The statement further expressed Namibia's solidarity with the people and Government of Ghana during this period of bereavement, adding that 'we keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.'