President John Dramani Mahama, has declared three days of national mourning following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.

The mourning period begins on Friday, 24 October, and ends on Sunday, 26 October. During this time, all national flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings, government installations, and Ghana’s diplomatic missions around the world.

A statement issued by the Minister for Government Communications and presidential spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the decision was to honour the memory of Mrs Agyeman-Rawlings for her “dedication and commitment” to national service.

The former First Lady, who died on Thursday at Ridge Hospital in Accra aged 76, was widely regarded as a leading voice for women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development in Ghana.

“The Government extends its deepest condolences to the family, her children, and all who mourn this irreplaceable loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement added.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, was a key figure in Ghana’s political and social landscape for several decades and founded the 31st December Women’s Movement to champion women’s rights.

Source:TheDotNews