Ghana is in mourning following the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the nation’s former First Lady, who died at the age of 76. Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, passed away on Thursday morning after a brief illness, as confirmed by Ghanaian presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. Her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes across social media, reflecting her significant impact on the country. Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings became First Lady in June 1979, a role she held during her husband’s tumultuous political career, which included leading two coups and being elected president twice in multiparty elections. During her tenure, she founded the 31st December Women’s Movement, a non-governmental organization established in 1981, named after the date of her husband’s second coup. The organization has been instrumental in empowering women, teaching them skills to generate income and contribute to community development. Her legacy as a champion for women’s rights and social progress continues to resonate across Ghana and beyond.