Agyeman Rawlings' first term as firstlady came after her husband served as military Head of State briefly in 1979. NanaKonadu’s husband returned to power in a military coup in 1981 and ruled until 1992 when he was elected as a civilian president. Nov 12, 2025 · Born on 17 November 1948, she became the wife of Jerry John Rawlings, who governed Ghana from 1981 until he handed over power in 2001. Oct 23, 2025 · NanaKonadu Agyeman-Rawlings leaves behind a legacy that reshaped the political and social role of women in Ghana. Her work continues to influence generations of Ghanaian women striving for equality and leadership. Oct 23, 2025 · NanaKonadu Agyeman-Rawlings, born on 17 November 1948, was a Ghanaian politician and the widow of former President Jerry John Rawlings. She served as FirstLady of Ghana from 4 June 1979 to 24 September 1979, and again from 31 December 1981 to 7 January 2001. Oct 23, 2025 · NanaKonadu Agyeman-Rawlings will be remembered as a pioneering figure who reshaped Ghana’s social and political landscape through tireless dedication to women’s empowerment and democratic progress. Her enduringimpact continues to inspire generations of Ghanaian women and leaders. Oct 23, 2025 · In 2018, she launched her book, It Takes a Woman, which chronicled her experiences as FirstLady and her lifelong commitment to women’s empowerment. In her own words, “The struggle for women’s equality is not a favour to women; it is a necessity for national progress.” Oct 23, 2025 · NanaKonadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the longest-serving FirstLady of Ghana, has passed on. She died at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday, aged 76 (born November 17, 1948). She was also the first woman to run for president in Ghana, one of many achievements that set her apart from the rest.